Unveiled at a high-level event in Nairobi, the RTM Strategy marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s industrial journey. It aligns with national priorities, including the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and the Fourth Medium-Term Plan (MTP-IV), while responding directly to the shifting dynamics of international trade.
While tariffs are a commonly used trade policy tool, they have both positive and negative implications. The new 10% tariff adjustment by the USA presents challenges that could disrupt Kenya’s export market and affect trade dynamics while offering opportunities to scale up trade and investments between the United States and Kenya.
Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has launched the Manufacturing Priority Agenda (MPA) 2025, a strategic roadmap designed to strengthen local industries, enhance global competitiveness, and create a more predictable business environment. Kenya’s industrial sector remains a key driver of economic progress, but growth has been tempered by factors such as rising operational costs and market access limitations.
Kenya is making significant strides towards a sustainable future as the third edition of the Loop Forum Kenya kicks off today. This event is dedicated to advancing circular economy solutions, minimizing waste generation, and enhancing resource efficiency.
Today, the Kenya Industrialization Conference, commemorating the African Industrialization Week, officially commenced at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), uniting industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and stakeholders committed to advancing Kenya and Africa's industrial future. The two-day event, organized by Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry, alongside the week-long Chamgamka Festival, underscores Kenya’s ambition to become a competitive global manufacturing hub.
The 7th Edition of the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival has officially kicked off at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), inviting Kenyans to take advantage of this unique opportunity to shop for quality, locally manufactured products at discounted prices. The festival runs from November 5th to 9th, 2024.
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), in partnership with the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry has officially announced the 7th edition of the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival under the theme “Celebrating the Ingenuity of Kenya’s Manufacturing Sector.”
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