{"id":11720,"date":"2026-01-09T10:48:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=11720"},"modified":"2026-01-09T10:48:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:48:03","slug":"ps-mukhwana-kenyas-singapore-moment-whole-of-government-transformation-driving-industrial-prosperity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=11720","title":{"rendered":"PS Mukhwana -Kenya\u2019s Singapore Moment: Whole-of-Government Transformation Driving Industrial Prosperity"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kenya stands at a defining moment in its economic journey. With disciplined execution,bold reforms, and focused leadership, our nation is laying the groundwork to emulate Singapore\u2019s rise and become an industrialized and prosperous economy in Africa and the world.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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PS Juma Mukhwana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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The Principal Secretary, State Department for Industry Dr. Juma Mukhwana says<\/div>\n
Singapore\u2019s transformation was driven by a whole-of-government approach that aligned<\/div>\n
industrialization with investments in human capital, infrastructure, and social services.<\/div>\n
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He says Kenya is now pursuing a similar path under the focused, passionate, and decisive leadership of President William Ruto.<\/div>\n
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Dr. Mukhwana states that President Ruto’s administration has placed manufacturing, value addition, exports, and job creation at the center of the Bottom-Up Economic<\/div>\n
Transformation Agenda.<\/div>\n
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Central to this transformation is massive investment in enabling sectors. In infrastructure, continued expansion of roads, rail, ports, energy, and digital connectivity is reducing the cost of doing business and positioning Kenya as a regional logistics and manufacturing<\/div>\n
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He further noted that, Reliable and affordable energy, modern transport corridors, and efficient ports are<\/div>\n
directly supporting industrial parks, special economic zones, and export-oriented<\/div>\n
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“In education and skills development, the Government is strengthening TVET institutions, universities, and industry partnerships to produce a skilled, innovative, and globally competitive workforce. This mirrors Singapore\u2019s deliberate focus on technical skills,<\/div>\n
engineering, and applied research aligned to industry needs,” says Mukhwana.<\/div>\n
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He says, Health sector investments are improving productivity and resilience of the workforce. A healthier population translates into higher productivity, lower business disruptions, and a stronger foundation for sustained economic growth\u2014an often overlooked but critical pillar of successful industrial economies.<\/div>\n
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He pointed out that Agriculture, the backbone of Kenya\u2019s economy, is being transformed from subsistence to agribusiness and agro-processing. By increasing productivity, supporting value addition, and linking farmers to markets, agriculture is supplying raw materials for industry, boosting exports, and raising rural incomes\u2014just as Singapore strategically linked food security and trade to its industrial strategy.<\/div>\n
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PS Juma Mukhwana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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“Under President William Ruto\u2019s leadership, these sectoral investments are being<\/div>\n
deliberately integrated with industrial and trade policy to move Kenya from exporting raw materials to producing high-value goods for African and global markets,” he says.<\/div>\n
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He confirmed that Policy consistency, institutional efficiency, and a strong partnership with the private sector are reinforcing investor confidence.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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“Kenya does not need to reinvent the wheel. By adapting Singapore\u2019s proven lessons to<\/div>\n
our unique context\u2014and by sustaining the reform momentum now underway\u2014we are<\/div>\n
laying a solid foundation for industrialization, shared prosperity, and global competitiveness. The transformation is real. The future is within reach,” said the PS.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n