German firm Bayer is cutting back in Kenya, handing off major tasks. This follows UK’s GlaxoSmithKline and foreshadows Procter & Gamble’s future departure. Rising taxes, a weak shilling, and high energy costs are driving companies out. The Kenya Association of Manufacturers predicts more exits, pointing to growing financial pressures. Loan defaults in manufacturing have hit […]
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