State eyes carbon credits for firms in new industrialisation policy

Principal Secretary for Industry Juma Mukhwana.

Principal Secretary for Industry Juma Mukhwana.

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The government is developing a new industrialisation policy that will enable local firms, especially manufacturers, to tap into the lucrative and fast-growing carbon credit markets.

Industry Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana said the policy will include assessment criteria that will help manufacturers assess their carbon footprint and benefit from potential carbon credits.

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