KNCCI National Director Cynthia Nyawira represented the President, Dr. Eric Rutto, at a high-level bilateral engagement held at the official residence of the Egyptian Ambassador in Nairobi.

The meeting was led by H.E. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and hosted by H.E. Hatim Yousif Hosni, Ambassador of Egypt to Kenya.

Key Focus Areas:
* Strengthening bilateral trade and investment
* Enhancing market access and addressing trade imbalances
* Diversifying the existing trade basket
* Promoting structured business-to-business collaboration

Both sides underscored the importance of leveraging regional and continental frameworks such as COMESA and the AfCFTA to unlock new opportunities for businesses in both countries.

KNCCI emphasized:
* Establishing structured engagement platforms
* Encouraging joint ventures and reciprocal trade missions
* Improving trade facilitation to reduce bottlenecks for exporters and investors
* Expanding partnerships in manufacturing, agro-processing, ICT, infrastructure, and energy

KNCCI members from diverse sectors were in attendance, reaffirming the Chamber’s commitment to ensuring that private sector voices remain central in advancing international trade partnerships.

CEO Mr. KK Mutai, alongside National Director Mr. Ken Onditi, MBS, reiterated the Chamber’s dedication to translating the meeting outcomes into actionable follow-up engagements and sustained private sector dialogue to drive mutually beneficial Kenya–Egypt trade relations.