In a significant stride towards bolstering the textile industry within the region, the Kisumu National Polytechnic is on the brink of launching a Sh1.2 billion textile technology factory, a venture funded by the World Bank through the EAST Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP). This ambitious project aims to nurture skills and competencies essential for driving the sector forward, focusing on high-quality training, problem-solving, research, innovation, and technology transfer. According to Catherine Kelonye, the Chief Principal of Kisumu National Polytechnic, the construction of this state-of-the-art facility is…