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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The Standard
… 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. …
Nairobi to host Africa commerce summit in October amid calls to push for increase in intra-Africa tradeCapital News
… from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), National Land Commission (NLC), National Construction Authority (NCA), Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP), Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK),Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry …
City Hall Swears In Planning Liaison Committee Chair to Fast-Track Land Dispute ResolutionCitizen Digital
… 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. …
Kenyan SMEs to receive Ksh.65K digital credits in Zoho-KNCCI partnershipThe Standard
… Its launch follows the opening of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) office in Dubai earlier this year to support Kenyan exporters."The office will provide due diligence services, payment protection mechanisms and real-time market intelligence to reduce t …
Kenya, Dubai launch business council to unlock trade, investmentThe Standard
… The House approved the appointment of Mr Washington Omodo as Chairperson of the Selection Panel, Ms Nolan Nabwire Kahuya representing the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Mrs Elizabeth Martin Mulama representing the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), Mr Mark Paul …
Busia County Assembly approves selection panel to recruit new public service board membersCitizen 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 NairobiA 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 →