The KNCCI President Dr. Erick Rutto was at the forefront of a high-powered panel driving discussions on unlocking trade flows between Kenya and China under the Early Harvest Framework.

He emphasized bridging the trade deficit by scaling Kenya’s exports through value addition, standards compliance, SME aggregation, and private sector-led growth in agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and other priority sectors.

Panel – Bridging Markets, Creating Opportunities:

* Regina Ombam – Principal Secretary, State Department for Trade
* Feng Xiang – Chairman, Beijing Xineng Rare Earth Co. Ltd
* Zhang Shaolin – Manager, Zhejiang Pujia Import and Export Co., Ltd
* Pally Muthathai – Chairperson, MacNut Association of Kenya
* Erick Rutto – President, KNCCI
Moderator: Beatrice Marshall

Dr. Rutto also engaged senior officials including Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade and Industry, Lee Kinyanjui, reinforcing KNCCI’s role as the bridge between policy and enterprise.

The session gained momentum with the arrival of Kithure Kindiki, Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya, and Han Zheng, Vice President of China and Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China, whose remarks highlighted a shared commitment to deepening trade and translating policy into real market outcomes.

Hon. Lee Kinyanjui delivered a strong address on Kenya’s global trade positioning, while high-level sessions and business matchmaking set the stage for deals across:
* Agriculture & Food Industry
* Energy & Mining
* Manufacturing Industry
* Trade & Financial Services
* Technology and Other Sectors

On the sidelines, Dr. Rutto engaged the media—including China Global Television Network—delving into the duty-free framework and its ripple effects on Kenyan exports.

A day of bold discussions, strategic alignment, and actionable partnerships—showcasing KNCCI as the engine driving Kenya’s trade growth