The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) President, Dr. Erick Rutto, hosted a delegation from the Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KBCCI) at KNCCI Headquarters in Nairobi, led by Baron Olivier N. Vanden Eynde, alongside Jacques Buith, to explore opportunities for strengthening trade, investment and business partnerships between Kenya, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in agribusiness and value addition, healthcare and pharmaceutical manufacturing, ICT and the digital economy, circular economy, logistics and infrastructure development, and access to financing for SMEs.

The delegation highlighted opportunities to connect Kenyan enterprises with a network of 26 European companies interested in expanding their investments and business operations in Kenya, positioning the country as a strategic gateway to the wider African market.

Dr. Rutto emphasized KNCCI’s commitment to facilitating business-to-business linkages, attracting foreign direct investment, strengthening export readiness and unlocking financing opportunities for Kenyan enterprises through its nationwide network.

Both parties agreed to pursue structured collaboration, including investment matchmaking, technology transfer, potential trade missions and stronger institutional partnerships to translate identified opportunities into tangible business outcomes.