NAIROBI, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has launched an online directory of locally manufactured goods, in the wake of the confirmation of seven cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.
Phyllis Wakiaga, KAM chief executive officer said that the online portal is a directory of locally manufactured products aimed at forestalling disruptions in the market.
"It will provide information on readily available products and services in the manufacturing sector to supplement imported finished goods as nations restrict the movement of people and goods," Wakiaga said in a statement.
The East African nation has so far confirmed seven cases of COVID-19 since the first case was reported last Friday.
Wakiaga added that the portal also seeks to support manufacturers to access intermediate goods available locally, especially the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who may be the hardest hit in case of stock-outs.
She noted Wakiaga noted that the directory offers quick and easy access to essential information and features of local manufacturers' products and services.
"This is an initiative by the manufacturing sector to make sure that consumers are aware of the products available during this difficult time. It consolidates all the members under the association and their products. It contains robust information for customers, investors, partners and the media," she said.
