I am pleased to announce that we have signed a landmark Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Kenya–Tanzania Business Forum 2026, bringing together the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), the Tanzania National Chamber of Commerce, and the Zanzibar National Chamber of Commerce.
This agreement marks a significant step forward in strengthening regional trade and investment between Kenya, Mainland Tanzania, and Zanzibar. Signed in the presence of President Dr. William Ruto and President Samia Suluhu, the MoU establishes a structured and practical framework to enhance private sector collaboration and unlock new business opportunities across our three markets.
As KNCCI, our objective is clear: to deepen economic integration by building stronger linkages between our business communities. This partnership will facilitate trade, promote investment, and support enterprises to expand beyond borders within the region.
We are committed to working closely with our counterparts to ensure that this framework translates into real opportunities for businesses, particularly MSMEs, through improved market access, partnerships, and cross-border collaboration.
This MoU is not just a symbolic agreement; it is a strategic tool to drive regional growth, strengthen value chains, and position East Africa as a competitive and integrated economic bloc.
I am pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between KNCCI and CCPIT Guangzhou, marking a major milestone in strengthening trade and investment cooperation between Kenya and Guangzhou.
The MoU will create new opportunities for Kenyan businesses through enhanced market access, stronger business-to-business partnerships, investment collaboration, technology exchange, and increased trade engagements with Guangzhou and the wider Chinese market.
I also led the KNCCI delegation in a strategic meeting with the CCPIT Guangzhou delegation headed by Vice President HUANG Xiaofeng to explore areas of collaboration in key sectors including plastics, medical equipment, and agricultural exports such as coffee, tea, and avocado.
During the engagement, I also presented the KNCCI Industrial Park project, an ambitious initiative seeking investors to develop 10 factories aimed at boosting manufacturing, creating jobs, and positioning Kenya as a regional industrial hub.
As KNCCI, we remain committed to building strategic global partnerships that open new markets and create sustainable opportunities for Kenyan enterprises, manufacturers, exporters, SMEs, and investors.
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Kenya seeks faster meat export deal with China: "Kenya is intensifying efforts to unlock greater access to the Chinese market through a proposed meat export agreement expected to open opportunities for local producers dealing in beef, pork, poultry, and mutton.
The push follows high-level talks held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, between the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and the Chinese Embassy in Nairobi." https://t.co/Tov3CjsF7M
KNCCI Opens New Dubai Office to Protect Kenyan Exporters
Chamber President Dr. Erick Rutto today officially commissioned the KNCCI Dubai Office a move meant to safeguard the interests of Kenyan exporters across the Gulf region.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Rutto delivered a powerful message on the necessity of this intervention terming challenges faced by exporters a "troubling reality" with the livestock sector alone experiencing loses estimated at Sh 6 billion annually in unpaid exports, while another 156 containers of fresh produce vanish every year due to rogue importers.
The launch featured a technical roadmap by Mr. Salat Ali (Chairperson, KNCCI Dubai), who unveiled a suite of Trade Protection Tools designed to:
· Eliminate Fraud by conducting rigorous due diligence on UAE buyers.
· Secure Payments by the implementation of rapid response mechanisms for commercial disputes.
· Bridge the Gap: Capitalize on the fact that Kenya currently supplies only 14% of the Gulf market demand, as highligted by Dr. Richard Kyuma (CEO, National Livestock Board).
CEO KK Mutai emphasized that under this new framework KNCCI has taken a direct step to protecting exporters to ensure trade is not a gamble but a profitable enterprise.
He invited all members to utilize the Dubai Chapter to vet potential partners and secure your export contracts.”
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Condoled with the family of my friend, the Late Hon. Cyrus Jirongo, at their Gigiri home, Nairobi County.
May we be comforted by the word of the Lord in Psalm 46:1. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Hon. CJ legacy continues to inspire and guide us. The entrepreneurial skills and business ethics he instilled in us will remain forever, shaping our decisions and actions. Giving back to the community and empowering others will be a testament to his enduring legacy.
It is with a deep sense of sorrow that we mourn the loss of our brother and friend, Hon. Cyrus Jirongo.
Hon. Jirongo was known to us first as a family man. He spoke with pride about his family, and he carried that sense of responsibility into every space he entered. Those who spent time with him knew his warmth, his humor, and his confidence, but also his deep loyalty to the people closest to him.
Over the years, we shared many moments with Hon. Jirongo. He was a familiar presence, and at no point did he ever hide his convictions. He was bold in thought and action. He spoke his mind freely and engaged others openly. Our conversations were honest, sometimes even challenging, but always rooted in mutual respect.
As a political figure, he played a visible and influential role in the country’s public life, particularly during the final years of KANU as the ruling party. He was energetic, fearless, and unapologetic about his views. Whether one agreed with him or not, he brought passion to politics and left a clear mark on the national conversation.
On behalf of the Moi family and KANU, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who loved him. May God’s strength, grace, and peace be with them during this sorrowful time. May the soul of Hon. Cyrus Jirongo rest in eternal peace.
I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend, former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo.
Jirongo was a relentless go-getter, a seasoned businessman, and a consummate politician who refused to be defined, let alone defeated, by life’s challenges.
He was a fighter in every sense: blunt yet warm, bold yet approachable, enlightened and endlessly entrepreneurial.
Above all, he was generous to a fault; always willing to give, to uplift, and to back others with his time, resources, and belief.
Never one to shrink from a tough stand or a grand idea, he lived on his own terms and left an indelible mark on our political landscape.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, my friend.
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Deadline: July 7, 2025.
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Kenya has a long-standing history of providing expertise, skills and resources in finding solutions to complex conflicts in Africa.
In the DR Congo, the East African Community and the Southern Africa Development Community are working together to pursue peace and stability.
We fully support the resolutions of the Joint Summit of the EAC-SADC and the African Union Peace and Security Council that dialogue among the parties is the way out of the current crisis.
Met European Union Special Envoy to the Great Lakes Region Johan Borgstam and European Union Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger, @StateHouseKenya, Nairobi.
Sworn in today as CS @MITIKenya in an event witnessed by H.E. President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi.
I pledge to do my best to fulfill the Ministry's mandate, especially in revitalizing manufacturing & positioning Kenya as regional investment hub.