Curtains close for East Africa’s automotive powerhouse CMC Motors Group after announcing it is closing its operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The automotive firm said it has been facing several economic challenges “including economic pressures, currency depreciation, and rising operational costs”. “However, despite restructuring efforts and a transformation programme initiated in 2023, the market...
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