Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry — business advocacy organization organizing summits, partnerships with banks and tech firms for trade finance and SME support, and golf tournaments.
… Lucy Muchoki, Partnership Director at the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the focus must now shift from recognising the importance of trust to implementing practical measures that can rebuild it. …
… The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) said Kenyan businesses should look beyond importing finished products and instead use partnerships with Chinese firms to strengthen local manufacturing. …
… Nzai said. “We as the private sector, when you tell us that our turnover should increase 40, 50 times, we want to do business where there is wealth...” said Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) President Erick Rutto. …
… In a bid to address the financing gap, the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and Co-operative Bank of Kenya have strengthened their partnership to expand access to trade finance and unlock export opportunities for farmers, cooperatives and MSMEs. …
… Co-op Bank to finance exports for small-scale farmers, traders By Citizen Reporter August 06, 2026 08:14 (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 …
… at Nairobi fashion expo By Vincent Anguche August 04, 2026 03:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The exhibition, co-hosted by Afripeak Expo Kenya Ltd and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry …
… Business leaders have welcomed the investment, describing it as a game-changer for the Coast region.Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Mombasa Chapter Chairman Aboud Jamal said the project would unlock significant economic opportunities for Mombasa and beyond …
… The summit, which is being organised by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and promoted by 63 chambers of commerce across the continent, will be held from October 14 to 16. …
… Audio By Vocalize Global technology company Zoho has partnered with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) in a bid to accelerate digital transformation among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Kenya. …
Kenya's private sector has warned that weak trust in institutions increases the cost of doing business, discourages investment, and undermines competitiveness, with tangible financial consequences including higher borrowing costs, increased compliance expenses, and slower investment flows. Business leaders meeting ahead of the inaugural Trust Summit said that in low-trust environments, businesses incur additional costs to manage uncertainty, with costs rippling through the economy via higher interest rates, increased bureaucracy, and slower growth.
Kenya's private sector has warned that weak trust in institutions increases the cost of doing business, discourages investment, and undermines competitiveness, with tangible financial consequences including higher borrowing costs, increased compliance expenses, and slower investment flows. Business leaders meeting ahead of the inaugural Trust Summit said that in low-trust environments, businesses incur additional costs to manage uncertainty, with costs rippling through the economy via higher interest rates, increased bureaucracy, and slower growth.
Kenya's fashion industry is pursuing partnerships with China's manufacturing and technology sector to boost local production and competitiveness. The third East Africa Fashion Life Show, held in Nairobi from August 13–15, brought together nearly 120 companies, including about 100 Chinese exhibitors and 20 Kenyan businesses.
As Kenya prepares a new long-term development agenda beyond Vision 2030, the government's scorecard shows 66 per cent overall implementation of the 18-year-old blueprint across three pillars: social (59.5 per cent), political (88.2 per cent), and economic.
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Co-operative Bank of Kenya have strengthened their partnership to expand access to trade finance and unlock export opportunities for farmers, cooperatives and MSMEs, addressing limited credit access that has constrained small businesses from scaling and entering international markets.
Nearly 120 companies from Kenya and China will participate in the third East Africa Fashion Life Show in Nairobi from August 13 to 15 at Sarit Expo Centre, with about 100 Chinese firms and 20 Kenyan companies exhibiting products ranging from textiles and apparel to electronics and home appliances.
Businessman Suleiman Shahbal has signed a Special Economic Zone investment agreement with logistics firm DP World valued at more than $100 million (Sh12 billion) on a 535-acre parcel in Jomvu Sub-County, Mombasa. The project is projected to create 7,972 direct jobs and attract manufacturers, exporters, and logistics firms to boost the port city's regional standing.
More than 5,000 delegates and 350 exhibitors from Africa and globally are expected to gather in Nairobi for the second Africa Commerce and Industry Summit (ACIS 2026) from October 14 to 16, organised by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and promoted by 63 chambers of commerce across the continent amid calls to increase intra-Africa trade.
Nairobi City County has sworn in the chairperson of the Physical Planning and Land Use Liaison Committee, a quasi-judicial body that will hear appeals on planning and land use decisions. The committee offers a faster, more cost-effective alternative to court litigation, resolving disputes within 30 days of filing.
Zoho has partnered with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry to provide eligible KNCCI members with Ksh.65,000 in Zoho Wallet Credits for access to over 60 cloud-based business applications to help digitise operations.
Kenya and Dubai have launched the Kenya Business Council to strengthen trade and investment partnerships under the Kenya-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The council, established by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, aims to connect businesses and identify new investment opportunities, with non-oil trade between the two reaching AED13.6 billion in 2025.
The Busia County Assembly unanimously approved a five-member selection panel to recruit new members of the County Public Service Board, whose term has ended. The panel will oversee the replacement process to ensure continuity in county governance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.