The Deputy Governor of Nandi County, Dr. Yulita Cheruiyot, today presided over the official opening ceremony of the second and final day of the Nandi International Trade Expo at the Kipchoge Keino Sports Complex.

The Deputy Governor joined KNCCI President Dr. Erick Rutto, KNCCI Nandi Chapter Chairman Elly Chepkwony, regional and county Chamber leadership, as well as CECM Trade Nandi County Isiah Ketter, in touring over 50 exhibitor booths drawn from key sectors including manufacturing, agribusiness, cooperatives, financial services, health, ICT, and retail.

The leadership engaged exhibitors, sampled products, received business feedback, and explored strategies to expand business opportunities, market access, and investment linkages within the county and beyond.

Key findings from the KNCCI Nandi County Business Environment Feedback Survey conducted during the Expo revealed:
* 83% of businesses rate the current business environment as Good or Very Good
* 76% are optimistic about business growth over the next 12–24 months
* The top business challenges identified were market access, competition, digital adoption gaps, and access to finance
* Businesses called for increased networking opportunities, trade fairs, market linkages, and digital transformation support

The survey further demonstrated growing confidence in KNCCI, with many non-members expressing interest in joining the Chamber.

The KNCCI President was accompanied by:
* David Mpatiany – Regional Director, South Rift
* John Shimaka – Regional Director, Western
* John Wafula – Chair, Bungoma Chapter
* Ruth Ndung’u – Chair, Nakuru Chapter
* Dr. Naomi Kagone – Chair, Murang’a Chapter
* Mark Loriso – Vice Chair, West Pokot Chapter

KNCCI remains committed to strengthening the business ecosystem through advocacy, market access facilitation, SME support, and strategic partnerships that drive enterprise growth and regional competitiveness.