KNCCI President Dr. Erick Rutto had the distinct honor of hosting H.E. David Kerich, Kenya’s Ambassador to the USA, along with a distinguished delegation from Multimedia University. The team included Dr. Albert Kohei (Chair of Council), Prof. Livingstone Ngoo (Deputy Vice Chancellor), Ms. Vivianne Pambo (Chair of Film), Madam Cynthia Nyawira (Chair of Economic Diplomacy), and Board Directors Mr. Hussein and Mr. Mutavi.

The engagement focused on exploring strategic synergies and collaborative opportunities to foster ethical trade, entrepreneurial growth, and deeper economic ties between Kenya and the United States. Dr. Rutto outlined KNCCI’s priorities—strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem, delivering targeted business support, offering capacity-building programs, and driving joint policy advocacy.

Madam Cynthia Nyawira reaffirmed KNCCI’s commitment to building long-term partnerships that create growth pathways for its members. Ambassador Kerich echoed the Embassy’s support for Kenya’s private sector and reiterated the government’s efforts to foster a competitive, investor-friendly business environment.

Way Forward:

  • Strengthened KNCCI-USA Embassy collaboration

  • Stakeholder engagement initiatives

  • Facilitated market access and linkages

  • Joint policy interventions

  • KNCCI-led trade and investment support efforts

KNCCI remains dedicated to building a vibrant and coordinated business ecosystem through strategic global partnerships.