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The Prime Minister of Rwanda, Anastase Murekezi presenting the government's industrial activities to parliament on Monday unveiled textile development strategy as the government has committed itself to develop local textile firms and phase out second hand garments in the next three years.
To discourage consumption of imported products, the government has decided to increase taxes up to 100% on second hand products - especially garments and leather products - starting the next fiscal year until they get off the market.
