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Chamber President @DrErickRutto and Chamber Vice President @mustafaramadhn, alongside Chamber leadership including North Rift Regional Director Stanley Baskwony, Nyanza Regional Director Ken Onditi, KNCCI Uasin Gishu Chairperson Willy Kenei, KNCCI West Pokot Vice Chairperson Mark Loriso, and KNCCI Busia Vice Chairperson Raphael Amusala, today welcomed Dr. Juma Mukhwana, Principal Secretary, State Department for Industry, Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, for a series of investment and business engagements in Eldoret. The delegation began with a tour of the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, where discussions focused on the region's immense agribusiness potential. Particular emphasis was placed on value addition for avocados, with the PS noting the growing demand for avocado oil in Asian markets and encouraging young entrepreneurs to invest in processing and manufacturing once the EPZ becomes fully operational. The team later visited Reale Hospital, one of the leading private healthcare facilities in the North Rift. Dr. Erick Rutto, Founder of Reale Hospital, showcased the hospital's recently acquired high-precision diagnostic imaging equipment, explaining how the advanced technology has significantly improved the speed and accuracy of diagnosis while bringing world-class healthcare services closer to residents of Eldoret and the wider region. He also commended the Social Health Authority (SHA) for expanding access to specialised diagnostic scans for ordinary Kenyans. The delegation then proceeded to the Eldoret International Business Summit 2026, where the PS toured exhibition stands showcasing products and services from more than 150 exhibitors spanning banking, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, hospitality, government agencies, retail, agribusiness and other key sectors.

This morning, the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry team, led by CEO KK Mutai, hosted a delegation from the Kenya Trade Network Agency @KenTrade_G2B led by Manager Trade Facilitation and Value Add services Billy Ngumi for strategic discussions on integrating the Chamber Management Information System (CMIS) with KenTrade’s Single Window Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP). The proposed integration aims to enhance transparency and efficiency by enabling real-time visibility of submitted documents across both systems. This will strengthen collaboration between the Chamber and government agencies, including the Kenya Revenue Authority, in addressing the undervaluation of Certificates of Origin (COO) invoices. Once implemented, the integration is expected to significantly improve compliance, streamline trade processes, and foster a more transparent and accountable trading environment, ultimately boosting confidence in Kenya’s export ecosystem.

KNCCI Champions Private Sector Inclusion and Digital Transformation at the Regional Single Window Conference KNCCI was honoured to participate in the Regional Single Window Conference held on 8–9 April 2026 at the Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, convened by the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) in partnership with the African Alliance for E-commerce (AAEC). Held under the theme "Enhancing Africa's Trade Efficiency and Competitiveness through Digitalization," the conference brought together over 300 senior government officials, heads of customs administrations, port and logistics authorities, development partners, technology innovators, and private sector leaders from across the continent. KNCCI CEO, Mr. K.K. Mutai, joined a high-level panel on "Public-Private Sector Collaboration for Regional Trade Growth – Business Engagement," where he made the case for deeper, structured partnership between government and the business community in shaping Africa's digital trade future kenyachamber.or.ke/2026/04/1…