Dr. Juma Mukhwana
State Department of Industry in the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry
At the State Department for Industrialization, he has been instrumental in developing and implementing policies to support local manufacturing. These include the introduction of County Aggregation and Industrial parks (CAIPs), promotion of local content in manufacturing, supporting the Buy Kenya, Build Kenya Initiative, and facilitating the revival and invigoration of value addition in the leather, textiles and other agricultural products. He is also spearheading the expansion of manufacturing in cement, and steel; as well promoting local assembly of vehicles and motorcycles. He represents the country in the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO); and is working to promote increased manufacturing within the East African (through EAC) and African regions (through the AfCTA) Dr. Mukhwana is an accomplished Leader, passionate speaker and powerful change agent. He has received many national and international awards for his work in creating prosperity and improving livelihoods for poor people in Africa.
