This afternoon, the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) President, Dr. Erick Rutto, led a high-powered delegation of KNCCI National Directors and County Chapter leaders in engaging with KNCCI members participating in the ongoing Devolution Conference 2025.

In line with this year’s conference theme — “Deepening Devolution for Inclusive Economic Growth” — the KNCCI team visited members across diverse sectors including manufacturing, agribusiness, trade, ICT, tourism, and professional services. The engagements provided a platform to discuss how the Chamber can strengthen its role in empowering businesses both locally and internationally.

The discussions focused on three key areas where KNCCI continues to deliver value to its members:

  1. Market Access and Trade Facilitation – Leveraging KNCCI’s extensive network and trade missions to connect members to domestic and export markets, and facilitating participation in key business expos and international fairs.
  2. Policy Advocacy and Representation – Championing the interests of the business community at both county and national government levels, ensuring that the voices of enterprises are heard in shaping trade, investment, and regulatory frameworks.
  3. Capacity Building and Business Development – Providing targeted training, mentorship, and business advisory services through initiatives such as the KNCCI Business Academy, aimed at equipping SMEs with the skills to scale sustainably.

Dr. Rutto reaffirmed KNCCI’s commitment to fostering an enabling business environment, noting that county-level engagement is essential to achieving inclusive growth under devolution. He emphasized that the Chamber’s unique county-to-national presence positions it as the ideal bridge between local enterprises and global opportunities.

These engagements also served as a build-up to the KNCCI Side Event at the Devolution Conference, which will bring together county governors, private sector leaders, development partners, and entrepreneurs to explore strategies for unlocking county investment potential, promoting cross-county trade, and strengthening the role of the private sector in driving Kenya’s economic transformation.

Speaking during the visits, Dr. Rutto said:

“Devolution is about empowering communities — and businesses are at the heart of that empowerment. KNCCI is here to ensure our members have the tools, networks, and policy environment they need to thrive in every county and in the global market.”