A key focus of the meeting was the upcoming Africa Commerce & Industry Summit (ACIS) 2026, scheduled for 14–16 October. Dr. Rutto formally invited the Nigerian High Commission to participate and encouraged Nigeria to establish a dedicated pavilion showcasing Nigerian enterprises, products, investment opportunities and capabilities.

The High Commission welcomed the invitation and expressed its willingness to mobilise Nigerian businesses and entrepreneurs to participate. The engagement positioned ACIS as an important platform for connecting Kenyan and Nigerian businesses, generating B2B opportunities and translating the strong bilateral relationship into practical commercial partnerships.

Discussions noted that the scale of commercial engagement between two of Africa’s major economies remains below its potential. Both sides explored opportunities to strengthen two-way trade, broaden market access and connect credible businesses in sectors where there is clear demand and complementarity.

Among the opportunities discussed were Kenyan exports including sisal fibre, hides and skins, alongside Nigerian strengths in manufacturing, textiles, petroleum-related products and consumer goods. KNCCI emphasised its role in identifying credible enterprises, facilitating business connections and helping Kenyan companies access new markets across the continent.

The discussions also addressed the importance of strengthening confidence in cross-border transactions through reliable documentation, trusted business networks and improved trade facilitation.

Dr. Rutto highlighted KNCCI’s commitment to positioning Kenya as an accessible gateway for investment and business while simultaneously helping Kenyan enterprises look beyond traditional markets and build stronger commercial links across Africa.

The engagement also touched on business mobility and visa facilitation, opportunities for stronger people-to-people and private-sector connections, and the need for sustained engagement between business communities in both countries.

The Nigerian High Commission is also preparing a Nigeria–Kenya Business Forum in Nairobi, with KNCCI expected to support mobilisation of its membership and connect Nigerian businesses with relevant Kenyan counterparts. The engagement will complement Nigeria’s Independence celebrations and other bilateral activities planned for early October.

Also participating in the discussions were Muhammad Zayyanu Bandiya, Minister (Political) and Deputy Permanent Representative of Nigeria; Sonia from the Nigerian High Commission; KNCCI Head of Events and ACIS Implementation Committee lead Rahab Muturi; and Trade Department representative Sharon Karani.

The meeting reaffirmed a shared commitment to move Kenya–Nigeria relations beyond diplomatic goodwill towards stronger business partnerships, expanded market access, investment linkages and practical opportunities for enterprises in both countries.

For KNCCI, the engagement forms part of the Chamber’s wider agenda of opening Kenya for business, connecting Kenyan enterprises to new markets and using ACIS 2026 as a platform to deepen intra-African trade and investment.

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The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) today, Tuesday 21st October 2025, hosted a courtesy call meeting between its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. K.K. Mutai, and a delegation from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), led by Chairman of Pak–Kenya Business Council of FPCCI Khalil Paracha. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between Kenya and Pakistan through deeper collaboration between the two chambers.

Discussions centered on advancing business-to-business linkages, expanding trade volumes, and identifying investment opportunities in key growth sectors including agriculture, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and construction materials. Both sides expressed a strong commitment to promoting mutual trade interests by organizing joint trade missions, business forums, and exhibitions aimed at enhancing market access and partnership development between enterprises from both nations.

The meeting also emphasized the importance of operationalizing the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between KNCCI and FPCCI. This will be achieved through the establishment of a joint working framework to implement SME capacity-building initiatives, facilitate information sharing, and support the growth of cross-border enterprises.

As a way forward, the two chambers agreed to form a joint working group that will coordinate upcoming trade engagements, exchange trade and investment data, and identify priority sectors for collaboration.

The engagement reaffirmed the mutual commitment of KNCCI and FPCCI to strengthen commercial cooperation and promote long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships between the business communities of Kenya and Pakistan — paving the way for enhanced bilateral trade and sustainable economic growth.

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The meeting, led by KNCCI President Dr. Erick Rutto, focused on exploring avenues of collaboration by leveraging the strategic geographic positioning of both nations. Uzbekistan was highlighted as a gateway to Central Asia, with access to neighboring markets such as Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan—offering significant opportunities for Kenyan exports.

Dr. Rutto noted that horticultural products such as tea, coffee, and cut flowers present a strong export potential for Kenya in the Central Asian region. He emphasized the importance of diversifying export markets and taking advantage of Uzbekistan’s strategic location to expand Kenya’s trade footprint.

On his part, Ambassador Khatamov reiterated Uzbekistan’s commitment to fostering closer bilateral trade relations with Kenya. He expressed optimism that increased collaboration between the business communities of the two countries would unlock new opportunities for growth and shared prosperity.

The discussions also touched on areas where Kenya could benefit from Uzbekistan’s expertise, particularly in mining and textiles, sectors in which Uzbekistan has developed strong technical capacity. Both parties agreed to task their teams with identifying specific areas of synergy that would form the basis of future cooperation.

Dr. Rutto further underscored KNCCI’s role in creating linkages for Kenyan businesses and facilitating market access through strategic partnerships. He welcomed the Ambassador’s visit as a milestone in expanding Kenya’s international trade partnerships beyond traditional markets.

KNCCI and the Embassy of Uzbekistan will continue working closely to design frameworks for collaboration, with a focus on trade missions, knowledge sharing, and investment opportunities.

Also present was Special advisor in the Office of the President Anne Lagat, Consul Embassy of Uzbekistan Jurabek Latifjonov and KNCCI National Director Ken Onditi.

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In his address, he highlighted Kenya’s strategic position as a gateway to regional markets, a skilled workforce and supportive business incentives. He invited Pakistani investors to explore opportunities in sectors such as agro-processing, textiles, pharmaceuticals, ICT and healthcare.

The morning ended with a vibrant networking session between Kenyan and Pakistani businesses, laying ground for potential partnerships and trade linkages.

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