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Why do Kenyans prefer second-hand clothes to new ones?

Why do Kenyans prefer second-hand clothes to new ones?

Update: 2025-04-03
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Kenya has surpassed Nigeria to become Africa's biggest second-hand clothes importer. The industry employs millions of people but critics say it has crippled the local textile industry. It's not just about clothes, it's about livelihoods, local industry, and the long-term cost of dependency on used apparel.
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Why do Kenyans prefer second-hand clothes to new ones?

Why do Kenyans prefer second-hand clothes to new ones?

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