📍 Nairobi, Kenya – May 8, 2025

A major step forward for Kenya–UAE relations!
KNCCI, led by President Dr. Erick Rutto, proudly participated in a high-level engagement at State House Nairobi, where H.E. President Dr. William Samoei Ruto and H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan witnessed the signing of seven MoUs between Kenya and the UAE.

🚨 Key Highlight:
The formal establishment of the UAE–Kenya Joint Business Council (UKEJBC)—a strategic initiative between KNCCI and the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

🎯 Council Objectives:

  • Deepen private sector collaboration 🇰🇪🤝🇦🇪

  • Unlock trade & investment opportunities

  • Advise both governments on policy to support economic ties

🛠 The Council will feature key industry reps from both nations and hold annual meetings, alternating between Kenya and the UAE. It will especially support Kenyan MSMEs, boost exports, and drive investment in infrastructure, energy, and logistics.

President Ruto reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to private sector-led growth, regional peace, and the delivery of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE.

The broader MoUs also span military, economic, energy, transport, customs, and railway development—signaling a deepening strategic partnership between the two nations.

🔗 KNCCI remains focused on building global partnerships that power inclusive growth and competitiveness for Kenyan businesses.

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