Key Policy Focus Areas

1️⃣ Taxes & Levies
Example: Exporters facing up to 18 different taxes. Double taxation across counties flagged.

2️⃣ Cost of Doing Business
Electricity costs 30–50% higher than some EA markets. Inland freight costs exceeding international shipping.

3️⃣ Pending Government Bills
Ksh 255B released; Ksh 65B allocated to pending bills. Continued pressure for full settlement.

The Chamber is advocating for:

* 5-year tax holiday for start-ups
* 50% reduction in county levies
* Devolution scorecard
* Expansion into new markets (e.g. DRC)

Private Sector Voice

Pradeep the propretier of Kitale 2000 Ltd highlighted licensing challenges, double taxation, and the urgent need for value addition in Trans Nzoia’s maize and wheat value chains.

Core Advocacy Pillars: Taxes. Cost of Doing Business. Pending Bills. Members urged to complete the Business Barometer.

Leadership Present:

• Chamber President – Dr. Erick Rutto
• Chairman, Board of Trustees – Kiprono Kittonyi
• Regional Directors: Western (John Shimaka), North Rift (Stanley Baskwony), Nairobi (Cynthia Nyawira)
• County Leadership: West Pokot (Mark Loriso), Busia (Amusala & Silvanus Abungu), Uasin Gishu (Willy Kenei)
• Jiinue Growth Program: Head of Programs Daniel Biketi & Field Coordinator Daniel Kiprono
• CCMs, Directors & Vice Chairs from across regions

Sponsors:
Absa | Equity Bank | Kenya Seed | Realest Hospitals | Stima SACCO | Pazuri Hotels | Eldobase Chemists | Pryme Schools Kitale | Tuwan High School

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KNCCI Head of Programs, Mr. Daniel Biketi, trained participants on Financial Management for Dairy Enterprises using the Five Pillars of Financial Discipline:

Earn, Save, Spend Wisely, Invest, and Protect — equipping youth with practical strategies to grow sustainable dairy businesses.

Mr. Francis Ndege from the Kenya Dairy Board also trained them on animal feed formulation, hygienic milk handling, and quality assurance to meet national standards.

In attendance were KNCCI Trans Nzoia Chair Titus Kilongi, Vice Chair Simon Giathi, Youth Chair Anthony Malovi, Finance Director Benson Kalesi, CCM Anthony Masika, and JGP Field Coordinator Daniel Kiprono.

A strong step toward empowering youth in agribusiness.

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