Trade Principal Secretary (PS) Regina Ombam speaks during a past event. PHOTO| File

Nyanza farmers urged to add value and meet export standards

Nyanza farmers urged to meet export standards and protect market access Government pushes value addition for crops with export potential Kisumu outlines plans to attract investment and promote local products Farmers and traders in Nyanza risk losing export markets when produce is rejected, Trade Principal Secretary (PS) Regina Ombam has warned. She said the region…

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County Executive for Business Hustler Opportunities Dr. Anastasia Nyalita.- PHOTO| courtesy

Nairobi partners with KNCCI to ease cost of doing business

Nairobi partners with the private sector to improve the business environment Reforms target licensing, compliance and access to markets and finance New digital platform seeks to make trade fair participation easier for businesses The Nairobi City County Government has partnered with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to reduce the cost of…

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KNCCI President Dr Eric Ruto (left) at the Nyanza International Business Forum in Kisumu, where business leaders and government officials discussed trade, investment and market opportunities. PHOTO| courtesy

KNCCI links Kisumu traders to global markets at Nyanza forum

KNCCI is linking Kisumu businesses to global markets. Leaders urged traders to focus on value addition and quality. Infrastructure upgrades are expected to boost regional trade. Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) President Dr Eric Ruto has said it will continue linking members to various markets at all platforms. He noted that the…

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KKCF challenges Kakuma businesses to create more jobs

Turkana businesses are being urged to turn seed funding into bigger enterprises and more jobs County plans to expand Kakuma Modern Market and upgrade the Kakuma Letea road to boost trade Traders are eyeing wider markets as investment and business support expand in Kakuma Deputy Governor of Turkana County Dr John Erus has challenged beneficiaries…

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KNCCI National Director Ken Onditi MBS speaking at the event.-Photo courtesy

SMEs urged to tap Chinese firms for global fashion reach

Kenyan fashion SMEs have been urged to partner with Chinese firms to access global markets, technology and new business opportunities. Nearly 120 companies, including about 100 Chinese and 20 Kenyan firms, participated in the East Africa (Kenya) Fashion Life Show. Buyer supplier matchmaking sessions connected Kenyan businesses with Chinese manufacturers, distributors and investors to promote…

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Trade finance access widens for Kenyan farmers, traders

KNCCI and Co-operative Bank have expanded trade finance for farmers, cooperatives and MSMEs. The partnership will support export financing, market access and business growth. Plans are underway to scale financing to Ksh5 billion. Limited access to affordable trade finance continues to prevent thousands of Kenyan farmers, cooperatives and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from…

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Zoho partners with KNCCI to boost digital transformation for Kenyan SMEs

Zoho has partnered with KNCCI to help Kenyan SMEs adopt digital tools, offering eligible members Ksh65,000 in software credits, training and onboarding support to boost productivity and business growth. The technology firm reported 55 per cent revenue growth in Kenya, citing rising demand for AI enabled business solutions and increased adoption across the IT, financial…

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Mwalimu National Sacco CEO Kenneth Odhiambo, Chairman Joel Gachiri, KNCCI Nairobi Chapter Chairman James Mwaura & Directoe Susan agundu at the MoU signin on May 13-Photo|Courtesy

Mwalimu National Sacco signs MoU with KNCCI to extend affordable credit to SMEs, informal sector

Mwalimu National Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisation (DT Sacco) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to bring affordable credit to small traders and entrepreneurs long trapped in a cycle of expensive digital loans and shylocks. a move that signals a significant shift…

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MSEA senior assistant director Tabitha Gicheru-Photo|Courtesy

MSEA, SNV roll out fifth phase of MSME policy awareness forums across three counties

The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), in partnership with SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, has launched the fifth phase of business awareness forums aimed at strengthening policy uptake and improving access to support services among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Kenya. The latest phase builds on four previous engagements and targets a more…

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Kenneth Mutahi (center), CEO of Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry speaking during a previous press briefing-Photo|Courtesy

KNCCI urges targeted support as rising fuel costs hit transport, SMEs and export sectors

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has sounded the alarm over escalating fuel and logistics costs, warning that the burden is already weighing heavily on transport operators, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and export sectors. In a statement, the chamber noted that the latest surge in fuel-related expenses is driving up food…

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