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A celebration in honor of Qatar National Day was held today in Nairobi at Kempinski hotel.

The event was organized by the Qatar Embassy in Kenya under the leadership of HE Ambassador Jabor Al Dosari who was present during the celebrations.

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) was part of the celebrations and represented by the Chamber 2nd Vice President Ms. Fatma Elmaawy.

Gracing the event as the Chief guest was the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Interior and Coordination Dr. Fred Matiang’i.

Among those present were Director of Public Prosecutions Dr. Noordin Haji, Iran Ambassador to Kenya Dr. Jafar Barmaki, H.E. Amb Al Harthy Oman, Secretary and CEO UN Habitat Madam Maimunah Sharif and many others.

Established on 21st June 2007, Qatar national day is celebrated every 18th of December to mark the anniversary of the accession of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani. In 1878, Sheikh Jassim unified the peninsula bordered by Saudi Arabia and surrounded by the Persian Gulf.This Day is also referred to as the ‘Founder’s Day’.

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The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) 2nd Vice President Ms. Fatma Emaawy today witnessed the launch of
Ethics 1st platform by Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) Africa at Africa Business Ethics Conference (ABEC) 2021.

This is a new initiative for improving transparency & scaling access to African companies that demonstrate commitment to high standards of governance, anti-bribery & corruption (ABAC).

The Ethics 1st is a platform for African businesses looking to build global recognition and gain trust with global investors and business partners.

Ms. Elmaawy has urged BMO’s to self regulate themselves and their members as this is one of the ways of ensuring ethical trading activities in Africa.

The Chamber 2nd Vice President has noted that failure to regulate their members, BMO’S face the risk of being hit back when they represent rogue businesses.

“Let us practice self regulation. Self regulation is not one sided, it should start with BMO’s and triple down to members”, said Ms. Elmaawy.

Together with Ms. Elmaawy, KNCCI County Executive Officers of West Pokot, Kirinyaga and Nairobi were among those that represented the Chamber at the ABEC conference.

Key message at the conference was embracing effective business ethics for increased profits and reduction on risks, not for self but for the future generation.

The 3rd ABEC 2021 conference that kicked off yesterday at the Trademark Hotel-Nairobi ended today with participants commiting to take part in the fight against corruption since this is a major contributor of unethical businesses in Africa.

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The meeting involved key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors where it was was agreed that the two parties to work together to support successful participation of Kenya at the ongoing event. The meeting majored on planning for Kenya week event that is scheduled for 14th to 18th February, 2022 under the Expo program.

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) team, led by the Chamber President Mr. Richard Ngatia participated at the deliberation meeting. The meeting was also attended by chairs of Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA), Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) , Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Principle Secretary Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development Amb. Johnson Weru.

In ensuring the Kenya Week becomes successful, KNCCI will take part in planning and coordination of the event and support in stakeholder mobilization and program harmonization. The Chamber will also play a key role in mobilizing youth, women, SMEs and international participants to the event, alongside developing value preposition for Kenyan products and building capacity and skills of the participating delegates to improve on their product development and exhibition.

The Expo2020 Dubai began in October this year and is expected to come to and end in March next year.

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While addressing participants at at the official opening of the Conference, the 2^nd Vice Chamber President Ms. Fatma Elmaawy highlighted that Africa is the new frontier for global market. She specified that the opportunities that the The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers come with the responsibility of holding ethics as the global currency.

Reiterating the statements made by Soji Apampa during the 2019 ABEC event, Ms. Elmawy who is the convener and founder of ABEC decried that in Africa corruption is not a moral issue but survival issue. She therefore expressed that the ABEC event was necessitated by the need to search for practical solutions to tackle corruption collaboratively.

“ Each one of us is a drop of water but when we come together, we make a mighty ocean” Said the 2^nd Chamber vice president.

The Business Ethics Conference was opened today morning by the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) for the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade & Enterprise Development  Hon. David Osiany. The CAS stressed on the importance of upholding integrity and Trust if sustained and successful global trade is to be realized.

“The two currencies that determine success of our economy are the currencies of integrity and trust”, said Hon. Osiany.

He added that where there is no integrity, trade cannot thrive and to achieve an ethical business, it is important to have an ethical workforce.

The ABEC conference is  hosted by Milestones Resource Solutions (MRS.) in partnership with Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), Kenya Private Sector Alliance(KEPSA), Foundation- Multi-Sectoral Forum (MSF) and Blue Company.

This is a business-community-led global forum for convening a broad stakeholder group that  includes the private sector in Africa to address the complex and peculiar challenges posed by corruption.

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It was an honor to host the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) secretariat- led by Director Denis Lewa Muganga at the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) headquarters today.

Together with the NCTTCA team, we held fruitful discussions on involvement of the private sector in ensuring successful facilitation of inter-state and transit trade between Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan and Uganda with Kenyan maritime sea port of Mombasa.

KNCCI will be working closely with NCTTCA secretariat and other key players including the government to ensure successful realization of NCTTCA programs.

Through Public Private partnership, it will be possible to identify challenges faced by stakeholders along the Northern Corridor and to propose solutions that will ensure satisfaction for all.

As the Kenya Chamber of Commerce, we will soon embark on conducting coordinated engagements with our members, to collect data required for the ‘Northern Corridor Business Information Portal’ that aims at profiling and marketing opportunities that lie within the Corridor.

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Its a new dawn for Kenya and South Africa business communities as the two Heads of State commit to progressively eliminate tariff and non-tariff trade barriers between the two countries. The move is intended to accelerate the private sector in both countries and drive regional economic transformation through trade.

This follows the recommendations made by Private Sector representatives for Kenya and South Africa, KNCCI President Mr. Richard Ngatia and Black Business Council CEO Mr. Kganki Matabane respectively. The two business leaders asserted the need for friendly regulatory frameworks, harmonized standards, reduction of tariffs and duties, infrastructure development, automation of clearance processes and free movement of people among other measures to create an enabling environment for businesses to trade with each other.

A signing of a partnership agreement between the two national carriers: Kenya Airways and South African Airways, signified the beginning of airline cooperation to realize ease of movement in the spirit of the African Free Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

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The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and South Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) in partnership with Africa Salihiya Cargo and Clearing (ASCC Logistics) hosted the KNCCI-SACCI business forum at Alpine Boutique Hotel in Pretoria, South Africa, on the afternoon of Monday, 22nd November 2021.

The objective of the Forum was to underscore the significant role of the two chambers in facilitating trade between Kenya and South Africa, as well as convene their business members to meet and network.

KNCCI President Mr. Richard Ngatia guaranteed the support of KNCCI in supporting its 47000+ members to access information on the available trade opportunities in South Africa, and to facilitate market information to South African companies desirous of diversifying into Kenya. Kenya invited investors in its Special Economic Zones and Industrial parks and PPPs, in addition to the big 4 Agenda sectors.

SACCI President Adv. Mtho Xulu emphasized on the need for Chamber unity to steer private sector lead in post-pandemic recovery and economic transformation.

The Vice President of the World Chamber Federation (Africa Region) and Chairman of the Nairobi Stock Exchange, Mr. Kiprono Kittony gave an account of the historical, geographical and economic advantages that placed Kenya and South Africa to be strategic trading partners and leaders in global innovation and SME development.

Mr. Gurachi Abdi, General Manager at KENVEST invited South Africans to consider Kenya as a favorable trade destination, being highly industrialized, strategically located, politically stable and protecting the interests of foreign investors, among other incentives.

ASCC Logistics Manager Mr. Shiraaz presented the company as an important part of the regional trade value chain, being transports of cargo across multiple countries.

The Forum convened 32 private sector delegates from Kenya and South Africa in diverse sectors including: Healthcare, Agribusiness, Transport & Logistics, Tourism, Mining, Geo-metrics, Engineering, Brewery, ICT, Investments and Construction. The delegates were accorded an opportunity to market their businesses by making presentations. Most importantly, the Forum provided an opportunity for the delegates to network and exchange ideas and market opportunities with the aim of forging new trade partnerships.

KNCCI and SACCI will cement its long-term trade cooperation by signing an MOU during the official Kenya-South Africa Business Forum to be held on 23rd November 2021.

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The Chamber 1^st Vice President, Dr. Erick Rutto represented Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI) during the opening ceremony where he indicated that such exhibitions open opportunities for everyone to see solutions offered by the Kenyan market. This could be investment prospects or even access to quality brands. He amplified the Chamber’s ambition of enhancing international relations by advocating for enhancement of international trade with other states since this is a key contributor of mutual relationship and understanding.

Kenya’s infrastructure is well developed improving the ease of doing business. With the population of about 46.7 million, Kenya offers a ready market for fast moving consumer goods and has skilled and multi-talented human resource. Additionally, the Kenyan Government envisions to transform the economy to middle income status by 2030. Trade and Investment sector is expected to contribute significantly towards the attainment of the Vision 2030 goals, considering its strong emphasis on export-led and private sector driven growth strategy.

Between 2007-2020, total trade between Kenya and China grew more than eighty-fold from USD 471.6 million in 2007 to USD 3.42 billion in 2020.  But the trade is heavily skewed in favor of China. In 2020, Kenya exported goods worth USD 134.8 million to China and imported goods worth USD 3.29 billion. In reference to this Dr. Rutto acknowledged that much needs to be done for Kenya to scale up economically and that such Expo’s contributes to this.

Dr. Erick Rutto recognized and appreciated the Chinese government support towards Kenya Development programmes highlighting that much has been achieved in the Country’s infrastructure sector courtesy of Chinese support. He therefore stated that it is important for the two governments to continue working closely for mutual benefits.

He also appreciated the Kenyan companies that took part in the expo, some of the companies were; UBA Bank KE, Stawi Foods, AfriKapu, Harriet Botanicals,  Mace Foods, Hygiene Rix, GearBox, Essies Flavours, Meishan Crafts, Cafematz Coffee, Arigiene Ltd (Hygiene rix)- Hygiene,Mount Kenya Specialty  Tea and Coffee Ltd, Soin Honey, Investera+ Africa, among others.

Looking at exports, Kenya exports mainly; Ores and concentrates of base metals, Petroleum oils and Vegetable oils. Others are textile fibers, Leather, Manufactures of base metal, Crude vegetable materials, Tea and mate, among others.

This Expo brings together over ninety (90) companies from China who will be exhibiting at the 3 days event. It  is a fitting launch-pad for growing trade cooperation between China and Africa and an important signal to the world that China remains open for business despite the growing wave of trade protectionism.

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The Chamber 1^st Vice President, Dr. Erick Rutto represented Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI) during the opening ceremony where he indicated that such exhibitions open opportunities for everyone to see solutions offered by the Kenyan market. This could be investment prospects or even access to quality brands. He amplified the Chamber’s ambition of enhancing international relations by advocating for enhancement of international trade with other states since this is a key contributor of mutual relationship and understanding.

Kenya’s infrastructure is well developed improving the ease of doing business. With the population of about 46.7 million, Kenya offers a ready market for fast moving consumer goods and has skilled and multi-talented human resource. Additionally, the Kenyan Government envisions to transform the economy to middle income status by 2030. Trade and Investment sector is expected to contribute significantly towards the attainment of the Vision 2030 goals, considering its strong emphasis on export-led and private sector driven growth strategy.

Between 2007-2020, total trade between Kenya and China grew more than eighty-fold from USD 471.6 million in 2007 to USD 3.42 billion in 2020.  But the trade is heavily skewed in favor of China. In 2020, Kenya exported goods worth USD 134.8 million to China and imported goods worth USD 3.29 billion. In reference to this Dr. Rutto acknowledged that much needs to be done for Kenya to scale up economically and that such Expo’s contributes to this.

Dr. Erick Rutto recognized and appreciated the Chinese government support towards Kenya Development programmes highlighting that much has been achieved in the Country’s infrastructure sector courtesy of Chinese support. He therefore stated that it is important for the two governments to continue working closely for mutual benefits.

He also appreciated the Kenyan companies that took part in the expo, some of the companies were; UBA Bank KE, Stawi Foods, AfriKapu, Harriet Botanicals,  Mace Foods, Hygiene Rix, GearBox, Essies Flavours, Meishan Crafts, Cafematz Coffee, Arigiene Ltd (Hygiene rix)- Hygiene,Mount Kenya Specialty  Tea and Coffee Ltd, Soin Honey, Investera+ Africa, among others.

Looking at exports, Kenya exports mainly; Ores and concentrates of base metals, Petroleum oils and Vegetable oils. Others are textile fibers, Leather, Manufactures of base metal, Crude vegetable materials, Tea and mate, among others.

This Expo brings together over ninety (90) companies from China who will be exhibiting at the 3 days event.It  is a fitting launch-pad for growing trade cooperation between China and Africa and an important signal to the world that China remains open for business despite the growing wave of trade protectionism.

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