Britam PLC, a Platinum Member of Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, convened the Britam Biashara Network this morning ,an initiative focused on unlocking business potential for SMEs. The forum brought together enterprises from diverse sectors.

The keynote address was delivered by Wandia Gichuru, Co-Founder and CEO of Vivo Fashion Group, who shared insights on her entrepreneurial journey since founding the business in 2011, now approaching its 15-year milestone.

KNCCI was represented by National Director Ken Onditi during a panel session, where he highlighted the Chamber’s role in facilitating regional trade through the iSOKO platform, which connects traders across seven countries. He also emphasized the digitization of the Certificate of Origin to streamline exports, as well as the Jiinue Growth Program that equips SMEs with skills to access finance.

Other panelists included James Mbithi, Anna Masinde, and Wandia Gichuru.

The Britam Biashara Network will continue to be rolled out across counties in collaboration with KNCCI County Chapters.