KAM News | 20th May 2022 

Study tours 

The Association participated in study tours to Denmark and Thailand. The tour to Denmark focused on waste management and renewable energy. On the other hand, the Thailand tour focused on Industry 4.0, following our MoU with Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS) to drive the automation and digital transformation of Kenya’s manufacturing sector. 

KAM engages Parliament on Finance Bill 2022 

KAM engaged the Finance and National Planning Committee of the National Assembly on the Financial Year 2022/2023 budget proposals. During the forum, we shared the Association’s position on the implications of some of the proposals in the Bill on the manufacturing sector, and the country’s economy. 

MPA 2022 Engagement 

We met Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) on the Manufacturing Priority Agenda (MPA) 2022. During the meeting, we highlighted the need for a simple, transparent, stable and predictable tax regime. 

Regional Members Open Forums 

We hosted the Nyanza/Western and Coast Region Members Open Forums. The forums focused on issues affecting Members in the region, the Manufacturing Manifesto as well as skills development. We also used the forums as a platform to raise awareness on Project Qwanza (ERP system). 

Quarry Sub-Sector meets Kenya Power 

The Quarry Sub-Sector engaged Kenya Power to discuss access to quality and stable power for the Sub-Sector. 

The Changamka Shopping Festival 

The Changamka Shopping Festival is back!  Don’t miss out Exhibit at the Mombasa Edition, on 2nd – 5th June 2022 at Oshwal Center, Mwembe Tayari Road. 

Contact manufacturingexpo@kam.co.ke to book your slot.