Press Releases

  • Thu, 26 Nov 2020
    Business Associations call for the abolishment of 1% Minimum Tax
    Eight Business Associations representing the business community in Kenya have come together to call for the abolishment of the 1% minimum tax introduced by Government, set to take effect on 1st January 2021.
  • Tue, 17 Nov 2020
    Manufacturers develop standards to ease goods clearance at points of entry
    Manufacturers have launched standards aimed at enhancing efficiency and accountability at the ports and border points in the country. The Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) developed by Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) seek to ensure better and more efficient entry operations to facilitate trade and enhance the fight against illicit trade.
  • Wed, 04 Nov 2020
    Industry to curb late payment through Industry Credit Group
    Manufacturers yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) towards the establishment of an Industry Credit Group, that will seek to curb the late payment culture which is the biggest impediment to liquidity for businesses.
  • Fri, 30 Oct 2020
    Umoja Rubber bags this year’s Overall Energy Management Award
    Umoja Rubber Products Limited is the overall winner of this year’s Energy Management Award. Mombasa Cement, Athi River Unit took the runners up award. The event themed ‘Rewarding Excellence in Sustainable Energy’ awarded over 20 companies that have achieved significant reductions in their energy consumption through the implementation of energy-efficient measures and technologies. 
  • Wed, 14 Oct 2020
    KAM launches Business Plan model for Producer Responsibility Organization
    Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) launched the Strategic Business Plan for the establishment of a Plastic Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) in Kenya.
  • Fri, 09 Oct 2020
    KAM hosts forum to address access to finance for manufacturing SMEs
    Kenya Association of Manufacturers hosted the Women and Youth Bankability Forum to address and mitigate financial challenges affecting entrepreneurs in the manufacturing sector.
  • Wed, 09 Sep 2020
    Overarching interventions needed to aid manufacturing sector recovery
    Overarching interventions are needed to aid the country’s economic and manufacturing sector’s recovery from the impact of COVID-19 as businesses navigate challenges caused by shocks arising from the virus. This is a recommendation of a Manufacturing Resilience and Sustainability Policy Toolkit launched by Kenya Association of Manufacturers and KPMG. 
  • Wed, 09 Sep 2020
    1st ever locally manufactured ventilator certified by government
    The 1st ever locally manufactured ventilator developed by Kenya Association of Manufacturers’ (KAM) Automotive Sector, led by Mutsimoto Limited, was yesterday certified by Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS).
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