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The Kenyan government has identified manufacturing as a key pillar for economic growth,aiming to achieve sustainable consumption, increased production patterns, andindustrialization as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By focusing onthis sector, Kenya aims to achieve its vision of industrialization by 2030, creating jobopportunities and reducing poverty rates. Manufacturing is one of the Big Four Agendas forthe government to improve the nation economically. Employee skills are crucial forachieving competitive advantage and producing quality products, as outlined in SDG 9.However, many manufacturing industries in Kenya lack these skills, affecting theirperformance. This study aimed to assess the influence of employee skills on theperformance of Bidco Africa manufacturing industries in Kenya, using a descriptiveresearch design and a quantitative research approach. The study included 171 employeesfrom five departments in Thika, selected through stratified sampling and simple randomsampling. The findings suggest that employee skills significantly influence theperformance of the manufacturing industry. These findings will help stakeholders in theindustry formulate and implement strategies to boost business performance. The studyrecommends regular skill updates to make employees adaptable and flexible in thisdynamic environment