Kenya Chamber

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a premier membership-based organization representing businesses, MSMEs, and conglomerates across Kenya.

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A sweet moment at ACIS 2026! 🎂✨

KNCCI Chamber President Dr. Erick Rutto joined Principal Secretary Susan Auma Mang’eni of the State Department for MSMEs Development, Ministry of Co-operatives and MSME Development, to celebrate her recent birthday in style.

The celebration also reflected the strong partnership between KNCCI and the Ministry in advancing MSME growth, enterprise development and market opportunities across Kenya. 🤝🇰🇪

Happy Birthday, PS! 🎉🎂

#ACIS2026 #KNCCI #MSMEs #EnterpriseDevelopment #Partnerships

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Excellence deserves its moment. ✨ Congratulations to all the winners and honourees celebrated at the ACIS 2026 Business Awards.

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@SusanAMangeni we are frateful for your presence #ACIS2026Awards #ACIS2026 #KNCCI60 #AfricasNextEraOfTrade #AfCFTA

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#ACIS2026GalaDinner #ACIS2026Awards #ACIS2026 #KNCCI60 #AfricasNextEraOfTrade #AfCFTA

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#ACIS2026GalaDinner #ACIS2026Awards #ACIS2026 #KNCCI60 #AfricasNextEraOfTrade #AfCFTA

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#ACIS2026GalaDinner #ACIS2026Awards #ACIS2026 #KNCCI60 #AfricasNextEraOfTrade #AfCFTA

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#ACIS2026GalaDinner #ACIS2026Awards #ACIS2026 #KNCCI60 #AfricasNextEraOfTrade #AfCFTA

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#ACIS2026GalaDinner #ACIS2026Awards #ACIS2026 #KNCCI60 #AfricasNextEraOfTrade #AfCFTA

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#ACIS2026GalaDinner #ACIS2026Awards #ACIS2026 #KNCCI60 #AfricasNextEraOfTrade #AfCFTA

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#ACIS2026GalaDinner #ACIS2026Awards #ACIS2026 #KNCCI60 #AfricasNextEraOfTrade #AfCFTA

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Connecting leadership with innovation on the exhibition floor!
KNCCI Chief Executive Officer KK Mutai takes a tour of the bustling exhibition area at the Africa Commerce & Industry Summit (ACIS) 2026, engaging directly with regional innovators, corporate partners, and local enterprises shaping Africa’s economic future.
From groundbreaking fintech solutions to sustainable agriculture and manufacturing, the exhibition floor at Uhuru Gardens showcased the very best of cross-border trade and African enterprise.

#ACIS2026 #KNCCI60 #LeadershipInAction

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Three days. 3,000+ delegates. 50+ countries. One shared ambition: a more connected, competitive and prosperous Africa. 🌍

I am proud of what ACIS 2026 has demonstrated — when Africa’s businesses, governments and partners come together, opportunity follows.

Asante for being part of it.

#ACIS2026 #KNCCI #AfricaMeansBusiness

- Dr Erick Rutto, Chamber President KNCCI

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I leave ACIS 2026 encouraged by the strength of the connections made, the ideas exchanged and the opportunities created for African businesses.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in shaping a more connected and competitive Africa. 🌍

#ACIS2026 #KNCCI #AfricaMeansBusiness

- Mustafa Ramadhan, Chamber Vice President KNCCI

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COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE AFRICA COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY SUMMIT (ACIS) 2026 1. Regional
Follow-up and Accountability
Participants called on KNCCI to compile concerns and recommendations into a policy submission for relevant government agencies. Stakeholders should pursue policy advocacy on mining-sector governance, pharmaceutical manufacturing regulations, policy predictability, energy costs, tax competitiveness, illicit trade and reciprocal standards recognition.
#ACIS2026 #KNCCI60 #AfricasNextEraOfTrade #AfCFTA

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COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE AFRICA COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY SUMMIT (ACIS) 2026 1. Regional
Unlocking Private Sector Investment
The panel underscored that unlocking private sector investment in Kenya and across Africa requires strengthening project preparation and bankability through sound documentation, risk management, regulatory compliance and investor-readiness
#ACIS2026 #KNCCI60 #AfricasNextEraOfTrade #AfCFTA

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COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE AFRICA COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY SUMMIT (ACIS) 2026 1. Regional
Africa Investment Forum: Making African Projects Bankable
We note that Africa’s binding constraint is not capital but the supply of well-prepared, bankable projects, and therefore call for project preparation facilities anchored by development finance institutions, banks and multilaterals; expanded credit guarantees, blended finance and long-term affordable capital for manufacturers, large-scale producers and developers; and follow-through from MOUs to financial close through shorter transaction timelines and early, clear decisions.

#ACIS2026 #KNCCI60 #AfricasNextEraOfTrade #AfCFTA

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COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE AFRICA COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY SUMMIT (ACIS) 2026 1. Regional
Strategic Partnerships and Commercial Diplomacy
The Summit highlighted opportunities with China in agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, processing and green energy, supported by exhibitions, business matchmaking, market intelligence and distribution networks. It recognized South Africa in strengthening intra-African trade, regional market access and cross-border investment. It emphasized cooperation with the DRC on cross-border commerce, transport, logistics, agriculture, manufacturing and mineral value addition.
Participants encouraged collaboration in agriculture, food security, mining, manufacturing, digital innovation and logistics. Kazakhstan’s interest in Kenyan and African tea, coffee and horticultural products, including a proposed tea and coffee hub, was noted.
#ACIS2026 #KNCCI60 #AfricasNextEraOfTrade #AfCFTA

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COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE AFRICA COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY SUMMIT (ACIS) 2026 1. Regional
Youth, Women, MSMEs and Inclusive Growth
The Summit recognized strong youth interest in entrepreneurship and innovation, demonstrated by 250 registrations for the Youth Pavilion against a capacity of 150. Participants called for sustained youth-focused platforms and stronger awareness of enterprise support programmes, including financing, EPZ facilities, accelerators, tax incentives and business development services.
Youth enterprise financing initiatives such as the Hustler Fund and Nyota programme should be linked to mentorship, business training, market access and commercial financing. KNCCI was encouraged to consider affordable or zero-rated membership for Nyota beneficiaries.
#ACIS2026 #KNCCI60 #AfricasNextEraOfTrade #AfCFTA

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COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE AFRICA COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY SUMMIT (ACIS) 2026 1. Regional
Participants noted a major financing gap: in 2025, approximately US$1.5 trillion in global capital was seeking deployment, yet only about US$70 billion flowed into Africa. Perceived risk, policy uncertainty, weak contract enforcement and slow project preparation raise the cost of capital and deter investment.
They called for stronger project preparation and execution capacity, including the proposed project preparation facility being developed by Invest Kenya, potentially with support from the IFC and AfDB. Blended finance, guarantees, first-loss facilities and political risk insurance should be expanded to crowd in private capital.
#ACIS2026 #KNCCI60 #AfricasNextEraOfTrade #AfCFTA

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COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE AFRICA COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY SUMMIT (ACIS) 2026
Industrialization, Value Addition and Beneficiation
Agriculture, Food Systems, Green Economy and Climate Resilience
The Summit emphasized the need to invest across the entire agricultural value chain, from quality inputs and farmer training to processing, market access and finance. Contract farming, farmer aggregation and the Warehouse Receipt Council were highlighted as ways to reduce post-harvest losses, improve market access and enable farmers to access credit.
Participants called for local processing, harmonization of standards, cold-chain infrastructure and stronger collaboration between farmers, government and the private sector.
#ACIS2026 #KNCCI60 #AfricasNextEraOfTrade #AfCFTA