UK’s Textiles Recycling Association (TRA), the Bureau of International Recycling and other organizations have welcomed a new protocol that provides information on what Kenya considers to be best practice on the importation and sale of used textiles and shoes and how supply chain operators should conduct their operations whilst ensuring the health and safety of the sellers, importers, wholesalers and buyers.

In its July/August issue of the Recycing International, Alan Wheeler, Director, TRA, appreciated Mitumba Association of Kenya for making excellent representations to their Government to help develop their industry and give it the recognition and credibility it deserves. He believes the formation of the new association in the country demonstrates how the voice of traders can be made stronger and more persuasive through the formation of recognized trade associations. Wheeler also advised Kenya to open its markets again.