Sessional Paper No. 09 of 2012 on the National Industrialization Policy Framework for Kenya 2012-2030: Transforming Kenya into a Globally Competitive Regional Industrial Hub

Abstract

This National lndustrilization policy framework has been developed through a consultative process involving the public sector, private sector, civil society, development partners and non-governmental stakeholders. It takes into cognizance the Vision 2030 aspirations; current status of the Kenyan economy; changes and development in the global economy; challenges of the industrial sector; and opportunities arising therefrom. It also takes into account some of the lessons learnt and best practices from Newly Industrialized Countries (NICs). This policy is aligned to the Kenya Vision 2030 which aspires to transform Kenya into a middle income rapidly industrializing country, "a globally competitive and prosperous nation, offering a high quality of life to all its citizens" in a secure and healthy environment. This policy framework focuses on value addition for both primary and high valued goods; and linkages between industrial sub-sectors and other productive sectors to drive. the industrialization process and aims at providing strategic direction ·for the sector growth and development. The overarching policy objective is to enable the industrial sector to attain and sustain annual sector growth rate of 15% and make Kenya the most competitive and preferred location for industrial investment in Africa leading to high employment levels and wealth creation.