The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) today, 6 th May 2026, held a virtual meeting with the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) to explore potential areas of strategic collaboration between the two institutions.

During the meeting, KNCCI Chief Executive Officer, Mr. KK Mutai, delivered his remarks highlighting the importance of strengthening partnerships with KIPPRA, particularly in undertaking joint evidence-based research and supporting the dissemination of KIPPRA’s research findings to KNCCI members across all 47 counties. He noted that collaboration between the two organizations presents a unique opportunity to bridge research-driven policy recommendations with real business experiences from the private sector.

Key Areas of Collaboration discussed included:
1. Joint Evidence-Based Research
2. Dissemination of KIPPRA Research.
3. Co-Development of the Annual State of the Business Environment in Kenya
(Business Barometer Reports)
4. Co-Hosting National and County-Level Policy Roundtables
5. Joint Forums and Conferences
6. Capacity Building and Training on Public Policy Making

For the next steps the two teams agreed on drafting a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) capturing the agreed key areas of
collaboration, signing of the MoU during the 9th KIPPRA Annual Regional Conference, scheduled for 20th – 22nd May 2026 in Mombasa and planning a courtesy call to KIPPRA to strengthen engagement