47pc of factories to shed jobs over election jitters

The electioneering period in Kenya has been marked by protests. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Half of Kenya manufacturers plan to shed jobs on reduced orders and sales linked to jitters over the prolonged electioneering period and tension over the October 26 repeat presidential poll, a new survey reveals.

Kenya Association of Manufacturers’ 3rd Quarter Barometer says that 47 per cent of the industries plan to shed jobs over the next six months following lower than expected sales that has seen them cut production.

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Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.