Businesses have decried the high cost of doing business, amidst the economic challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a meeting themed ‘Reduce Cost of Living’, businesses expressed concern on the current focus on politics without practical solutions to bring local businesses back on the recovery track.
On the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill, Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) would like to state the following:
KAM notes with concern the recent rejection of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Bill by Parliament.
It is unconscionable for law-makers at this critical point in our economy to dilute efforts of local manufacturers to recover economically and invest in this country.
On the Finance Act 2021 Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) would like to state the following:
Early this year the Finance Bill 2021, which contained a raft of tax measures with substantial impact to various sections of the economy, was proposed after extensive engagement with stakeholders.
Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have urged government to harmonize laws, policies, regulations and standards governing their operations, at the national and county levels.
They were speaking during the SMEs Regulatory Bootcamp, organized by Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), to unpack the environment in which SMEs operate in.
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.
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.
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).
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