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Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke says the government is working on securing new international markets for locally produced hides and skins. The PS was reacting to complaints from dealers that there were no markets outside Kenya and few local buyers. “Last week President William Ruto sent me to Italy to look for a leather market and while there, I visited global fashion brands, including Gucci and they said they do not want hides and skins but finished leather to be able to make products and sell in the entire world,” said Mr Mueke. He spoke recently when he attended the graduation of 75 slaughters and skin graders or flayers based at Kiamaiko slaughterhouse in Huruma, Nairobi.