The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at deepening trade, investment, and enterprise collaboration between Kenya and Zimbabwe.

The MOU was signed by Mr. K.K. Mutai, Acting CEO of KNCCI, and Advocate Christopher Mugaga, CEO of ZNCC, and witnessed by Mr. K.K. Mutavi, KNCCI National Director, Mrs. Josephine Takundwa, Deputy President of ZNCC and during the Kenya–Zimbabwe Investment and Trade Mission held in Nairobi.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, Mr. K.K. Mutai, , described the partnership as a new chapter in advancing sustainable trade and investment between the two nations.

He expressed gratitude to ZNCC for its partnership and Pan-African spirit, noting that policy, partnerships, and productivity are the three key pillars for sustainable economic growth across the continent.

Mr. Mutai highlighted that:

  • Policy ensures an enabling business environment. KNCCI and ZNCC will jointly advocate for reforms that simplify trade, remove barriers, and enhance competitiveness.
  • Partnerships build bridges of prosperity. The MOU formalizes collaboration between Kenyan and Zimbabwean enterprises, paving the way for joint ventures, market access, and enterprise exchange.
  • Productivity drives tangible progress through innovation, efficiency, and job creation

“This MOU cements our joint commitment to enhance trade and investment. It provides a framework for business missions, investment forums, and knowledge sharing between our chambers,” he stated.

He reaffirmed KNCCI’s full commitment to implementing the agreement through future trade missions, exhibitions, and business exchange programmes that will deliver measurable results.