Press Releases

  • Fri, 09 Jul 2021
    Manufacturers call for expedited resolution of NTBs and review of EAC CET
    Manufacturers from Kenya and Tanzania have called for the expedited resolution of non-tariff barriers (NTBs) and the review of the East African Community Common External Tariff (EAC CET). This was during the trade investment forum held yesterday, hosted by Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI) in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, to discuss trade promotion between the two states. 
  • Wed, 07 Jul 2021
    KAM, ITC launch sustainability reports for textile and leather sectors
    Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the International Trade Centre have launched reports on sustainable Textile and Leather Sectors in East Africa. The reports were prepared within the framework of ITC’s Supporting Indian Trade and Investment for Africa (SITA) programme.  The reports are set to guide industry players and policy makers, in aligning their manufacturing processes and policy, with global trends. 
  • Wed, 07 Jul 2021
    Kenyan, Tanzanian manufacturers hold three-day trade talks
    Manufacturers from Kenya and Tanzania have met to deliberate on trade promotion and market access between the two countries. Food and Beverage, Edible Oils, Chemicals, Automotive, Leather and Footwear sectors are some of the manufacturing sectors that shall participate in the trade mission, hosted by Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) in partnership with Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI).
  • Thu, 01 Jul 2021
    Local manufacturers list top priorities in report on impact of COVID to the sector
    Manufacturers’ top priorities are improving cashflow, increasing market share and reducing costs, one year after the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in the country.  These are the findings of a survey conducted by Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and KPMG titled, “Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Manufacturing Sector: One Year On.”
  • Wed, 09 Jun 2021
    Manufacturers reaffirm commitment to manage post-consumer waste
    Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has launched the Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO) to address post-consumer waste in Kenya.  KEPRO brings together...
  • Thu, 27 May 2021
    KAM to host the Changamka Shopping Festival to promote local content
    Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has launched the next Edition of the Biggest Shopping Festival in Kenya - The Changamka Shopping Festival The 4th Kenya Manufacturing Summit and Expo 2021, dubbed Changamka Shopping Festival, will present an opportunity for industry, stakeholders, and the public to celebrate and deliberate on transforming the nation through industrialization. It is also a platform to showcase the diversity of locally manufactured innovations and goods.
  • Wed, 19 May 2021
    KAM unveils plan to revive sugar industry
    Kenya Association of Manufacturers has called for the revival of the sugar industry. This was during the launch of the KAM Sugar Sub-Sector Strategic Plan, which seeks to guide the industry’s growth, resilience and sustainability.  Speaking during the launch, Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development Chief Administrative Secretary Dr Lawrence Karanja, noted that Government remains committed to reviving the sugar industry. 
  • Thu, 06 May 2021
    Finance SMEs for AfCFTA, Manufacturing SMEs urge
    Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have today called for financing to enable them take advantage of opportunities in the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). 
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