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Kenya’s tanneries need stricter standards, says government

10/09/2015

Kenya’s tanners have little or no information on grading processes, according to the acting secretary of Kenya Leather Development Council Charles Ndung'u, who was speaking at an industry meeting in Naivasha. Charles Ndung'u said this means they can produce lower quality products than necessary, reported local press. Representatives from the...

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