Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry — business advocacy organization partnering with government and financial institutions on trade finance, licensing reform, and MSME support.
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… Anastasia Nyalita, County Executive Committee Member, Business and Hustler Opportunities with KNCCI Programs Director Dr Maxwell Okoth Audio By Vocalize The Nairobi City County Government has partnered with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to reduce the …
Nairobi County, KNCCI partner to cut cost of doing businessCitizen Digital
… The three-day event, organised by Afripeak Expo Kenya Ltd in partnership with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and InvestKenya, will bring together manufacturers, investors, suppliers and businesses from Kenya, China and other markets. …
Kenya expo targets China investment, technology partnershipsThe Standard
… KRA subsequently negotiated with the Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), agreeing to waive storage charges accrued during the standoff and to lock the new benchmark for two years.KRA, how …
KRA now targets Eastleigh, Kamukunji traders in tax compliance pushCitizen Digital
… 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. …
Trust deficit raising cost of doing business, Kenya’s private sector warnsCitizen Digital
… 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. …
Kenyan fashion industry turns to China for technology, manufacturing partnershipsCitizen Digital
… 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. …
Vision 2030 at 66%: What went wrong and what lies ahead?The Standard
… 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. …
KNCCI, Co-operative Bank to expand financial access for small businessesCitizen Digital
… 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 …
KNCCI partners with Co-op Bank to finance exports for small-scale farmers, tradersCitizen Digital
… 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 …
120 China, Kenya firms to showcase products at Nairobi fashion expoThe Standard
… 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 …
Shahbal secures Sh12 Billion DP World SEZ dealA Kericho school leader has called on the government to invest in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) teachers through better remuneration, training, and support, arguing that the quality of education depends on a strong foundation in ECDE.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Kericho school leader has called on the government to invest in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) teachers through better remuneration, training, and support, arguing that the quality of education depends on a strong foundation in ECDE.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho announced at the 28th China Mining Conference in Tianjin that Kenya is seeking deeper Chinese investment in its mining sector, pitching the country's untapped mineral resources including coltan, copper, lithium, niobium and rare earth elements as part of a mineral-led economic transformation.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
Members of the Nairobi County Assembly are demanding answers from Governor Johnson Sakaja over poor services, claiming gaps in devolved services have prompted the national government to step in on projects ordinarily handled by the county. MCA Esther Waithera Chege accused Sakaja of failing to deliver on 2022 campaign promises and suggested the UDA should reconsider its options for the 2027 gubernatorial race.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has unveiled a $100 million funding programme to provide Kenyan traders and manufacturers with longer-term dollar loans at more predictable costs, executed through Co-operative Bank of Kenya, which has drawn the first $50 million tranche. The transaction is the first dollar-denominated deal arranged by the EBRD for a Kenyan tier-one lender and the first in the country to use Kenya's new benchmark reference rate, KESONIA.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Businesses in Nairobi are calling for reduced costs of doing business and changes to licensing and regulatory processes to create a more efficient and predictable operating environment. The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Nairobi Chapter plans to raise these issues at the Governors' Roundtable, citing concerns about county licence costs, delays, and bureaucratic hurdles in accessing county services.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dennis Kiptoo of Kericho Golf Club won the KNCCI golf tournament at Nyanza Golf Club with 46 points, defeating 81 other golfers from four clubs. Serah Adhiambo won Division C with 42 points.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and China are seeking to deepen industrial and investment ties with emphasis on technology transfer, local manufacturing and partnerships at the 9th Kenya International Industrial Expo and Kenya Investment & Trade Fair 2026, a three-day event running September 3–5 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Small-scale traders are protesting and threatening to halt cargo clearance at the Port of Mombasa after customs clearance charges for consolidated cargo increased from Ksh.2.5 million to Ksh.3.2 million on August 21, demanding the Kenya Revenue Authority review and reduce the charges.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County Government and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry have partnered to reduce the cost of doing business and improve the operating environment for enterprises in the capital through the "Jenga Biz, Jenga Nairobi" programme, which will streamline licensing and compliance processes and include a Trade Fair Digital Portal for businesses to register as exhibitors and access logistics information online.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Small and medium-sized manufacturers have been urged to embrace renewable energy to reduce production costs, improve reliability and drive sustainable industrial growth, with decentralised solutions such as rooftop solar and mini-grids offering affordable and uninterrupted power.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi City County Government has partnered with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry to reduce the cost of doing business and ease administrative hurdles facing enterprises. The partnership will target MSMEs, artisans and manufacturers by streamlining licensing and compliance processes while improving access to capital and markets.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is set to host the 9th Kenya International Industrial Expo and Kenya Investment & Trade Fair 2026 from September 3–5 in Nairobi, bringing together manufacturers, investors and businesses from Kenya, China and other markets. The event aims to deepen trade ties with China and encourage Chinese companies to establish manufacturing and assembly operations in Kenya.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has increased its customs benchmark value for consolidated cargo from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million, effective August 20, and is now extending compliance checks to traders reselling goods in informal markets such as Eastleigh and Kamukunji. The authority says the move creates a level playing field for fair competition and requires all traders to meet business registration, electronic invoicing, and income declaration requirements.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and Co-operative Bank of Kenya have partnered to improve access to trade finance for Kenyan farmers, cooperatives, and MSMEs seeking to export agricultural produce and fulfil international orders.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →