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February 3, 2017

Published by Voices of SITA at February 3, 2017

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SITA helping to revive Kenyan cotton and handloom co-operatives

East Africa, in particular Kenya, has traditionally espoused the value of community self-help events for development. In fact, the tradition of coming together— called harambee in […]

January 20, 2017

Published by Voices of SITA at January 20, 2017

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Lucy Lau Bigham: SITA “opens up immense possibilities for Tosheka’s dream project”

By Devika Jyothi “We at Tosheka produce recycled plastic bags, while also trying out organic cotton and eri silk production. This visit has opened up immense […]

December 16, 2016

Published by Voices of SITA at December 16, 2016

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Kenyan handloom stakeholders to learn and replicate good practices from India

By Devika Jyothi India is the world’s go-to destination for handlooms and hand-woven textiles. Handlooms comprise the largest cottage industry in the country, and millions of […]

December 14, 2016

Published by Voices of SITA at December 14, 2016

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India’s tannery apex body delegation impressed by Kenya’s leather sector potential

By Nzuki Waita “The SITA program and our Ministry have been working closely together over the last 2 years to develop and implement a strategic road […]