… 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. …
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… Earlier this year, the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with the Kazakh embassy, hosted the inaugural Kenya–Kazakhstan Business Forum in Nairobi, bringing together private sector players from both countries to explore investment opportunities. …
Kenya, Kazakhstan sign trade and technology deals during Ruto State Visit… Earlier this year, the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Embassy of Kazakhstan, hosted the inaugural Kenya–Kazakhstan Business Forum in Nairobi. …
Ruto says Kazakhstan visit meant to deepen Kenya trade and diplomatic ties… NCCI warns Tobacco Bill could hurt businesses, fuel illicit trade By Benjamin Muriuki May 19, 2026 03:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry …
KNCCI warns Tobacco Bill could hurt businesses, fuel illicit trade… The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has warned that the fuel increases could significantly raise transport and logistics costs while squeezing MSME margins and driving up the cost of essential goods.
Private car set ablaze, others vandalised as Thika Road fuel strike clash escalates… The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) warned that the latest EPRA review could slash MSME profit margins by up to 15 per cent while sharply increasing transport, manufacturing and food distribution costs. …
Chaos as burning tyres block Thika Road, leaving Githurai Commuters StrandedNAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 — The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has called on the government to urgently rationalize fuel taxes and levies, warning that rising diesel prices are threatening business sustainability, weakening competitiveness, and driving up th …
KNCCI calls for review of fuel taxes and levies amid diesel price shockNAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 — The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has challenged the scale of the latest fuel price increases, arguing that domestic cost build-ups are amplifying the impact of global crude oil shocks and weakening Kenya’s business competitivene …
KNCCI protests diesel price hikes citing variance to global crude oil increasesNAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 — The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has warned that the latest fuel price increase could cut MSME profit margins by up to 15 per cent, while triggering sharp rises in manufacturing, transport, and food distribution costs across the …
KNCCI warns fuel shock could cut MSME profit margins by 15pc… robi Chapter Chairman James Mwaura and Director Susan Kagundu, when KNCCI and the Sacco signed a strategic MoU, on May 13, 2026. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] Mwalimu National Sacco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry …
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Kenya seeks fast-tracked meat export deal with China
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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.
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Kenya pushes fast-tracked meat export deal with China under zero-tariff framework, opening significant agricultural trade opportunity.
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Today
Kenya seeks fast-tracked meat export deal with China
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.
6 hours ago · Capital News →
Yesterday
Kenya, Kazakhstan sign bilateral agreements on trade and technology
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 →
Ruto's Kazakhstan visit aims to deepen trade and diplomatic ties
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 →
Tuesday 19 May
KNCCI warns tobacco bill risks illicit trade and business disruption
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 →
Monday 18 May
Thika Road clashes escalate as fuel protest turns violent
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 →
Burning tyres block Thika Road, disrupt Nairobi transport
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 →
Friday 15 May
KNCCI urges government to rationalize fuel taxes amid diesel price rise
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 →
KNCCI says Kenya diesel prices rise faster than global crude oil
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 →
KNCCI warns fuel increase could cut MSME margins 15%
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 →
Wednesday 13 May
Mwalimu Sacco partners with KNCCI to serve SMEs
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 →
Monday 27 April
China's zero tariffs to boost Kenyan exports starting May 2026
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 →