Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has told local manufacturers to first think about local market before focusing on regional and international market. The President made the urge after touring the Kigali Special Economic Zone (SEZ) which accomodates manufacturing companies dealing in essential products the country has been importing at huge costs. He particularly visited StrawTec, a factory that makes construction materials – boards – from straws. He also visited PharmaLab a medicine plant and C&H Garments, Chinese apparel plant with a franchise in SEZ and Africa Improved Foods, a $45million food factory. In 2014, the country intensified efforts to brand local products to expand its export base and balance the nagging 75% trade imbalance. Script & Editing: Richard Kwizera Camera: Richard K. & Urugwiro Village