Kenya's business chamber advocating on fuel taxation, regulatory reform, and trade partnerships to support SME and manufacturing sectors.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
Citizen Digital
… 7, 2026 06:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize More than 100 golfers converged at Mombasa Golf Club on Saturday for the second edition of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry …
Achilla, Kithumbi shine at KNCCI Mombasa Business Golf TournamentThe Standard
… However, there is a push to have these Acts in place by June 30.Such fees could be catastrophic for small businesses, as noted by Stephen Osedo, head of policy, research, and advocacy at the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI). …
Counties urged to go slow on levies and align with Finance Act 2026The Standard
… Following his sweet victory at the weekend, Rop, who doubles as the Cube Innovation Hub Founder and Board Member of Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, noted that he will return to the range for lengthy practices as he seeks to lower his handicap from the current 36 …
Rop emerges tops in Eldoret Standard County ClassicCapital News
NAIROBI, Jun 20 – The Chamber Business Academy (CBA), a division of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China-Africa Economic and Trade Promotion Council (CAETPC) to accelerate the growth o …
Kenyan trade body partners with Chinese institution to boost mushroom value chainCitizen Digital
… On his part, the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) President Erick Rutto described the expo as a strategic platform for connecting Kenyan enterprises with global technology providers and equipment manufacturers. …
Kenya woos global investors as major industrial expo opens in NairobiCapital News
… Cunsumer price impact The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) estimated a 10 to 20 per cent rise in transport and logistics costs, warning that manufacturing and agricultural distribution costs could increase by between 5 and 12 per cent as businesses pass hig …
All eyes on EPRA as Ruto’s Sh10 diesel cut pledge faces test amid US-Iran deal hopesCitizen Digital
… He has served in various leadership positions across Laikipia County, including with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and local educational institutions. …
Rotary Club of Nanyuki welcomes new presidentThe Standard
… Former Wajir Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Chairman Abdirahman Abdille has led residents in calling out what they term the continued neglect of Wajir South despite supporting President William Ruto since his days as Deputy President.“At a time when it wa …
Wajir residents decry neglect despite Madaraka Day fanfareCitizen Digital
… The exhibition has received backing from key industry bodies, including the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kenya Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors, Architectural Association of Kenya and Kenya Renewable Energy Association. …
Kenya to host major construction, wood and renewable energy expoCapital News
… The push emerged during a meeting between officials of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nairobi. …
Kenya seeks fast-tracked meat export deal with China under zero-tariff trade frameworkMore than 100 golfers competed in the second edition of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Mombasa Chapter Golf Tournament at Mombasa Golf Club on Saturday, with Constance Achilla winning overall with 44 Stableford points and Ian Kithumbi taking the overall men's title with 43 points.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 100 golfers competed in the second edition of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Mombasa Chapter Golf Tournament at Mombasa Golf Club on Saturday, with Constance Achilla winning overall with 44 Stableford points and Ian Kithumbi taking the overall men's title with 43 points.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Taxpayers Association is urging Kenya's 47 county governments to go slow on fees and levies as they finalise their Finance Bills, to avoid negating the national gains of the Finance Act 2026. NTA chief executive Patrick Nyangweso said counties should instead enhance own source revenue by investing in production through national government projects, as Kenyans are already operating in a strained fiscal environment.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Allan Rop, a handicap 36 player, fired 48 stableford points to win the 2026 Standard County Golf Classic held in Eldoret over the weekend, defeating a field of over 150 players and earning a two-night accommodation at Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Chamber Business Academy, a division of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has signed a memorandum of understanding with China-Africa Economic and Trade Promotion Council to accelerate the growth of Kenya's mushroom value chain through technical cooperation, capacity building, and technology transfer. The partnership will support small and medium enterprise development, food security, and agribusiness jobs, with a professional training course on mushroom farming to launch the following week.
21 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is intensifying efforts to become a regional manufacturing and industrial hub by inviting global investors to participate in local production, technology transfer, and skills development. The Industry Principal Secretary said Kenya is positioning itself for industrial growth anchored on manufacturing, value addition, and regional trade at the opening of the AICMEC 2026 expo.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto pledged a further Sh10 per litre diesel price cut after May-June fuel price hikes sparked protests and transport strikes. Sunday's EPRA pricing announcement will test whether the government delivers on the commitment amid global pressures including US-Iran tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
Alex Mwangi Kamau has been installed as President of the Rotary Club of Nanyuki for the 2026-2027 Rotary year, succeeding Becky Ngatia, whose tenure focused on education, environmental conservation, youth development and community service.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wajir South residents, led by former KNCCI chairman Abdirahman Abdille, say they have been sidelined despite early support for President Ruto, while opposition areas now benefit under the broad-based government. They are calling for prioritisation of the Mogodashe–Wajir road and solutions to water shortages in the area.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is set to host three co-located exhibitions — Kenya Buildcon, Kenya Wood and Kenya SEPL Expo 2026 — scheduled for June 11–13 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, bringing together over 150 companies from the construction, woodworking and renewable energy sectors. The event aims to provide a platform for manufacturers, suppliers, developers, architects, contractors, engineers, investors, policymakers and buyers to connect and explore investment opportunities.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is pushing to finalise a meat export agreement with China covering beef, pork, poultry and mutton under a newly implemented zero-tariff framework, with the Chinese Ambassador pledging support during talks with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and Kazakhstan signed a series of strategic bilateral agreements covering trade, transport, mining, space technology, ICT, tourism, and climate cooperation during President William Ruto's State Visit to Astana. President Ruto said the partnerships would lay the foundation for long-term cooperation and economic transformation, reflecting a shared commitment to job creation, technology transfer, and market expansion.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto, on the first-ever official visit by a Kenyan president to Kazakhstan, held bilateral talks with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, and regional connectivity between the two nations.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has warned that the proposed Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024 could increase compliance burdens on businesses and fuel illicit markets through overly restrictive regulatory requirements, citing concerns over a proposed dual licensing system requiring approvals from both county governments and the Ministry of Health.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A private vehicle was set ablaze and others vandalised on Thika Road during fuel protest clashes between protesters and police on Monday morning. The unrest involved burning tyres and barricades that disrupted one of Nairobi's busiest highways and forced commuters, matatus, and boda bodas to turn back during morning rush hour.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Protesters lit tyres along Thika Road on Monday morning, forcing motorists to make U-turns and disrupting movement around the Githurai area. The disruption, part of a nationwide transport strike over fuel prices, brought one of Nairobi's busiest transport corridors to a near standstill and left thousands of commuters stranded.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the government to urgently review fuel taxes and levies, warning that rising diesel prices are threatening business sustainability and driving up the cost of living. Under the latest EPRA pricing cycle effective May 15 to June 14, diesel prices in Nairobi rose by Sh46.29 to Sh242.92 per litre.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry challenged recent fuel price increases, noting that Kenya's diesel prices rose 23.5 per cent during April–May while global crude oil prices increased approximately 10.7 per cent over the same period, attributing the disparity to domestic costs including taxes, levies, and exchange-rate effects.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has warned that the latest fuel price increase—with diesel rising by Sh46.29 to Sh242.92 per litre and super petrol by Sh16.65 to Sh214.25 per litre in the new May 15–June 14 pricing cycle—could cut MSME profit margins by up to 15 per cent and trigger sharp rises in manufacturing, transport, and food distribution costs. KNCCI projects that transport and logistics costs may increase by 10–20 per cent, manufacturing and farm distribution by 5–12 per cent, and food and consumer goods prices by 3–7 per cent.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
Mwalimu National Sacco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry to expand financial inclusion and support for entrepreneurs and SMEs through tailored financial products and capacity-building initiatives.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
China is introducing zero tariffs on African goods effective May 1, 2026, expected to boost competitiveness of Kenyan products in the Chinese market. Leaders say tea, coffee, and flowers are positioned to lead exports to the market, with China's Ambassador hailing the policy as supporting Africa's industrialization and agricultural modernization.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →