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Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI)- Nairobi is a non-profit, autonomous, private sector membership-based organization (BMO) in Kenya.

07/08/2026

MEAT EXPORTERS STRATEGIC BREAKFAST FORUM

On 6th August 2026, KNCCI Nairobi Chapter, in partnership with Lasiri Capital, successfully hosted the Meat Exporters Strategic Breakfast Forum, bringing together key stakeholders across Kenya’s meat export value chain to explore practical financing solutions that will unlock growth, enhance competitiveness, and expand access to international markets.

The forum was moderated by KNCCI Nairobi Chapter CEO, Christine Mwende, while Director Robert Kanyua delivered the welcoming remarks on behalf of the Chapter Chairman. Participants also received an insightful presentation from Peter Evans Okwiri, CEO of Lasiri Capital, on Investment Opportunities and Capital Raising in Lasiri Capital, highlighting innovative financing solutions designed to address the working capital challenges faced by exporters.

A high-level panel discussion on “Financing the Future of Kenyan MSMEs” featured:
• Director Susan Kagundu - Finance Director KNCCI Nairobi
• Padrick Rama Mbango – CEO, Superland International Limited
• Tego Wolasa – Islamic Finance Expert and Board Chairman, BTI Advisory & BTI College
• Peter Evans Okwiri – CEO, Lasiri Capital Limited

Discussions emphasized the importance of strengthening access to trade finance, improving transaction readiness, fostering strategic partnerships, and leveraging innovative financial solutions to enable Kenyan exporters to fulfil larger export orders, improve cash flow, and scale sustainably.

KNCCI Nairobi Chapter remains committed to creating meaningful platforms that connect businesses with opportunities, facilitate public-private dialogue, and equip enterprises with the resources needed to compete successfully in regional and global markets.

05/08/2026

Brunch with Zoho- The Afya Bridge Programme and YELA 2026 cohort.

On 4th August 2026, KNCCI Nairobi Chapter, in partnership with Zoho Africa, successfully hosted the Brunch with Zoho Africa at ALX Kenya, bringing together entrepreneurs from the Afya Bridge Programme and the Young Entrepreneurs Leadership Accelerator (YELA) for an insightful engagement on digital transformation and business growth. The event reaffirmed a shared commitment to equipping SMEs with practical digital solutions that drive efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth.

The forum featured opening remarks by Veera Kumar, CEO of Zoho Africa and Dr. James Mwaura, Chairman of KNCCI Nairobi Chapter, followed by expert discussions on the role of digitalization in scaling businesses. A dynamic panel featuring Charles Gitau, Martha Wanjiku Muthoni, Hansory Ochieng, and Reema Doshi-Lewis shared practical insights on leveraging technology to improve business performance.

Participants also experienced live demonstrations of Zoho’s integrated business applications, customer success stories, and one-on-one consultations with digital transformation experts, gaining practical knowledge on adopting technology to streamline operations and accelerate growth.

30/07/2026

KNCCI Nairobi Chapter, represented by Women in Business Director Dr. Anne Phoebe, participated in Day One of the Women Achievers Africa Conference & Awards 2026, held under the theme, “Women’s Leadership in Africa: Upscaling the Role of Women in Africa’s Development.”

The conference brought together women leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, professionals, and development partners from across Africa to advance conversations on women’s leadership and their role in the continent’s development. The event was graced by the Guest of Honour, Hon. Gladys Boss Shollei, and hosted by Hon. Harriet Chiggai.

As a keynote speaker during the Mentorship, Sponsorship and Legacy Building session, Dr. Anne Phoebe shared insights on purposeful leadership, sustainable impact, and the importance of empowering future generations of women leaders.

Discussions throughout the day focused on strengthening women’s leadership, economic empowerment, financial wellness, mentorship, and work-life balance, reaffirming the need to create more opportunities for women to lead, influence policy, build enterprises, and contribute to Africa’s inclusive growth.

KNCCI Nairobi Chapter remains committed to advancing women’s economic empowerment through increased access to markets, investment opportunities, strategic networks, leadership platforms, and global trade.

23/07/2026

KNCCI Nairobi County Chapter was honoured to participate in the CIPE Validation & Strategy Planning Workshop and Networking Dinner, bringing together KNCCI President Dr. Erick Rutto, Chairpersons and CEOs from the six Centres of Excellence—Nairobi, Mombasa, Uasin Gishu, Vihiga, West Pokot and Kirinyaga and other Chamber leadership team Regional Director Nyanza and Chairman Kiambu County.

The evening celebrated over a decade of partnership between CIPE and KNCCI, a collaboration that has strengthened institutional capacity, advanced public-private dialogue, and positioned county chambers as credible advocates for Kenya’s private sector.

Opening the dinner, Marko Makiya, CIPE Kenya Country Director, reaffirmed CIPE’s commitment to strengthening chambers as sustainable institutions that create measurable value for businesses across the country.

Welcoming delegates to Nairobi, KNCCI Nairobi Chairman Dr. James Mwaura thanked CIPE for hosting the workshop and applauded its unwavering support over the past 10 years, noting that the partnership has strengthened chamber governance, advocacy, institutional capacity, and meaningful engagement with county governments, including Nairobi City County emphasizing that strong institutions are built through trusted partnerships, shared purpose, and long-term investment in leadership.

In his keynote address, KNCCI President Dr. Erick Rutto challenged county chambers to prepare more businesses to leverage opportunities under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and future Kenya–U.S. trade cooperation. He urged chambers to encourage members to diversify beyond traditional exports such as tea, coffee and textiles, and unlock opportunities in value-added agriculture, leather, pharmaceuticals, ICT, creative industries, manufacturing and professional services.

As chambers, our responsibility extends beyond advocacy. We must build export-ready businesses, diversify Kenya’s export basket, unlock new markets, and ensure more MSMEs participate in global trade.

Thank you, CIPE, for your continued confidence in KNCCI and for investing in stronger chambers that are shaping the future of private sector development in Kenya.

14/07/2026

Laying the Groundwork for the Nairobi Traders, Industries & Artisans Fair (NiAF) 🤝

KNCCI Nairobi Chapter held a strategic planning meeting with the Nairobi City County Government’s Trade and Industry Directorate on 13th July, 2026 to discuss collaboration on the proposed Nairobi Traders, Industries & Artisans Fair (NiAF) and the Nairobi Business Breakfast Forum.

The meeting focused on establishing a collaborative framework to deliver two flagship initiatives that will promote business networking, investment, market access, innovation, and stronger public-private partnerships for traders, manufacturers, artisans, SMEs, and investors across Nairobi.

The session was led by Acting Director of Trade and Industry, Mr. Martin Muchiri, and KNCCI Director, Dr. Maxwell Okoth, who reaffirmed the shared commitment between the County Government and KNCCI to successfully implement the initiatives and create more opportunities for businesses to thrive.

Also present were KNCCI Directors Ms. Nancy Muthoni, Mr. Raphael Waweru, Ms. Jackie Ayiro, and Ms. Alice Mungai, alongside Assistant Director for Trade and Industry, Madam Sally Ragga, and NCCG officers Ms. Serah Muya, Mr. Cliff Muthoni, and Ms. Shamima Omwayi, all of whom pledged their support towards strengthening trade, attracting investment, and fostering sustainable economic growth in Nairobi.

Together, KNCCI and Nairobi City County are laying the foundation for impactful partnerships that will unlock new opportunities for the city’s business community.

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10/07/2026

The Nairobi Chamber was pleased to host a delegation from Human Rights Agenda (HURIA) and the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) as part of their study on Policing, Security, and the Business Environment in Nairobi.

The meeting brought together Director David Muthee, Chair of the Audit, Risk, Ethics & Governance Commitee, our CEO Christine Mwende, Director Faith and Director Sarah. The visiting delegation comprised Tony Jimmy Maganga from HURIA and Tiffany and Alexander from DCAF.

The engagement provided an opportunity to share insights on the evolving security landscape, its impact on businesses, investment, and enterprise resilience, as well as the importance of strengthening collaboration between the private sector, security institutions, and policymakers.

The Nairobi Chamber remains committed to championing a safe, competitive, and enabling business environment by contributing to policy dialogue, advocating for the interests of the business community, and fostering strategic partnerships that drive sustainable economic growth.

We thank HURIA and DCAF for the productive engagement and look forward to continued collaboration in strengthening business resilience and improving the operating environment for enterprises.

06/07/2026

Strengthening partnerships for greater impact.

KNCCI Nairobi County was pleased to meet with the Coptic Mission team to explore strategic collaboration on the AfyaBridge and YELA programmes.

Hosted by Coptic Mission, the engagement provided an opportunity for both teams to present their work. Coptic Mission showcased its impactful initiatives in healthcare, community support, livelihood creation, and rehabilitation, while KNCCI Nairobi highlighted its business support services and flagship entrepreneurship programmes.

We are excited to have agreed in principle for Coptic Mission to join as a strategic partner in both AfyaBridge and YELA, while exploring additional opportunities to co-create programmes that advance healthcare innovation, youth empowerment, and economic development.

Our sincere appreciation to the Coptic Mission team led by John (Vice Chair), Michael (Dubai Representative), and Fadhi (Dubai Representative), and the KNCCI Nairobi delegation comprising Vice Chairman, Ronald, Director Dr. Maxwell, and Director Susan, for the productive engagement.

Together, we are creating partnerships that transform lives and strengthen Kenya’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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02/07/2026

The official launch of the YELA & Afya Bridge 2026 Programme marks a significant milestone in advancing youth entrepreneurship and innovation in Kenya.

Designed to bridge the gap between ambition and opportunity, the programme will empower entrepreneurs through mentorship, business incubation, access to markets, strategic partnerships, and pathways to capital, equipping them to build resilient and competitive enterprises.

Watch NTV’s coverage on how the initiative is shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Kenya.

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01/07/2026

KNCCI Nairobi and MATRADE Strengthen Kenya–Malaysia Trade Linkages Ahead of MIHAS 2026

On 30th June 2026, KNCCI Nairobi Chapter, in partnership with MATRADE, hosted a market information webinar on Creating Market Linkages Between Kenya and Malaysia Business Community. The session was held ahead of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026, scheduled for 23rd–26th September 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, with the objective of equipping Kenyan businesses to better access and pe*****te the Malaysian market.

The webinar attracted 122 registrations from both members and non-members, demonstrating strong interest in expanding trade opportunities within the Asian market.

The presentation was delivered by Titus Kavisi Maluki, Marketing Officer at MATRADE Kenya, who highlighted Malaysia’s strategic position as a gateway to the ASEAN market and emphasized the need to bridge the trade imbalance between Kenya and Malaysia. He noted that while total bilateral trade reached USD 1.43 billion in 2025, Kenya exported only USD 10.9 million worth of goods to Malaysia, compared to Malaysia’s USD 1.42 billion in exports to Kenya.

The webinar was officially opened by Ronald Meru, Chairman of the Economic Diplomacy Committee at KNCCI Nairobi Chapter. The session was moderated by CEO Christine Mwende, while PR Officer Edwin Gichigo briefed participants on the Chamber’s calendar of events for the second half of the year. Also in attendance was Alice Mungai, Director of the Informal Sector Committee, together with members of the KNCCI Nairobi Secretariat.

Through strategic partnerships such as this, KNCCI Nairobi continues to empower businesses with market intelligence and international trade opportunities that support export growth and global competitiveness.

25/06/2026

WEBINAR ALERT 🚨- Tuesday, 30th June (Register Now)

Join the Creating Market Linkages for the Malaysia–Kenya Business Community Webinar, a joint virtual session by KNCCI Nairobi Chapter and MATRADE Nairobi on Tuesday, 30th June, 2026.

The session will highlight opportunities under the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2026), including key sectors, buyer incentives, business mission opportunities, and market access pathways into Malaysia.

📅 Date: 30th June 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM (EAT)
💻 Venue: Virtual (Google Meet link shared after registration)

👉 Register here: https://luma.com/iw9fc959 (Live Link on Bio & Instagram Story)

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