KNCCI County Brief

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Joint Chamber & County Leadership Activities Joint investment forums Joint county security initiatives Promoted dialogue and cooperation Joint PPP to improve the delivery of infrastructure services Promote efficiency, and transparency of service delivery

about us The Kenya National Chambers of Commerce and IndustryKNCCI is a Kenyan non-profit making organization of businesses and companies in Kenya with the intention to develop and further the interests of local companies and businesses.

As a premier national business platform for over 50 years, the chamber has been providing thousands of Kenyan businesspeople with the networking, information and advocacy that are crucial to surviving and thriving in the fast-paced business environment in Kenya KNCCI main activities are, among others, safeguarding business interests and sharing business experiences and business interests, contact with governments, civil society, and local media and the press and organizing trade shows and events.

KNCCI achieves its mission by understanding its members’ business concerns. It advocates these to the government with the aims of achieving greater mutual understanding and practical solutions.

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This win-win approach benefits policymakers and the businesses which sustain Kenya’s economy. KNCCI serves as an active catalyst that seeks and promotes the improvement of the business and investment environment on behalf of its Members by; ++ Improving the Competitive Advantage of Members. ++ Advising and Assisting through 47 Nationwide County Based Chapters. ++ Keeping Business in Touch with what is happening. ++ Creating Dynamic Business Connections and Networks. ++ Deliver Powerful Advocacy & Business Leadership in the Public Policy Arena ++ Foster a More Competitive Economic Climate ++ Support National & County Government to Improve Effectiveness and Customer Service ++ Enhance Member Involvement and Increase Use of Chamber Programs & Products ++ Enhance communications and stakeholder

what we do KNCCI engages in high level advocacy on behalf of its members as its principal activity. In addition however, to enhance the value of membership, a full suite of supporting business services is provided to members (generally at concessionary rates) includes the following: ++ Export documentation services, ++ Electronic updates on new and updated

business conditions, ++ Business briefings and conferences, ++ Professional secretariat services, ++ Business networking. ++ Preparing recommendations for promoting

exports and investment ++ Promoting joint ventures

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National Economic diplomacy Providing expertise service to exporters, importers and investors Facilitating participation in national and international trade fairs and exhibitions Promoting better industrial relations Providing business information and research services Strengthening county chambers and enterprises Conducting, on a regular basis, trainings, workshops, seminars Providing “One Stop� service to its members Sectoral committees Business directory and membership data

secretariat KNCCI Secretariat & Membership The Secretariat’s role is to serve Chamber members by executing KNCCI’s mission. The Secretariat strives to continually increase its professionalism, its pro-activeness and its responsiveness to the needs of the members it serves. Whether it is conceptualizing and delivering relevant events or responding to government requests for feedback in a timely way, the Secre-

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tariat works with Chamber members to ensure it is abreast of all key business developments.

All companies and businesses in Kenya can apply for membership.

committees Committee Overview Helmed and formed by our most active members, Chamber committees are a key way for members to contribute to their Chamber’s continued relevance and success. The more active members are, the greater sense of value they derive from their membership and the greater value they bring to their Chamber. KNCCI has business committees covering a broad range of industries and business concerns. Committees inform, expand knowledge, networks and personal effectiveness. They are the seed bed for the Chamber’s advocacy work which is always designed to benefit all members. Narrow interests are not the focus. Key working committees are as follows:

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Energy and infrastructure committee Economic, advocacy and policy committee Health , labour and industrial relation committee Devolution and enterprise committee Women in business committee Economic diplomacy committee Relation and liaison committee

county biz County Business Climate & Enterprise Development Business climate and enterprise environment in Kenya is a cornerstone of economic growth, helping to raise output, create jobs, and improve living standards. Expanding the opportunities for enterprises to participate in the county markets is essential to robust private sector development in the counties. Friendly County business framework helps potential entrepreneurs to expand productivity through value-enhancing market chains, greater compliance with trade standards, and improved access to financial resources.

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The chamber works closely with the county governments to address and reduce the costs faced by businesses and investors when operating in the counties. This means that the counties should have less restrictive trading environment that makes them easier for enterprises to deliver their products to markets, clear business framework to expand productivity through value-enhancing market chains, greater compliance with trade standards, and improved access to financial resources among others.

programme Programme Overall Objective The overall objective of the program is to promote public-private dialogue, improve working relationship between (KNCCI private sector)-County governments leadership towards better

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regulatory framework to support economic development and business enabling climate in the counties.

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County favorable business climate Sustainable tax structure, Friendly government policies both internal and external Competitive costs doing business.

Pro-business policies,

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Efficient markets and competitive markets strong public and private institutions Financial market development Sustainable fiscal and marketplace initiatives

benefits County Investors Benefits + + + + +

Safe, stable and secure business environment Improved and manageable Cost of doing business Sustainable and simple tax system Efficient, market-oriented economy Access to other markets

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Innovative and entrepreneurial culture Wealth creation Improved working relationship Efficient and competitive markets

KNCCI has a countrywide outreach with 47 County Chambers. It works in close collaboration with the Government, stakeholders and business development organizations internationally.

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