Kenyan manufacturers must overcome high production costs, unreliable energy supplies and regulatory hurdles to capitalise on opportunities in the European Union market, the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has said. The association warned that structural constraints, including expensive transport and logistics, complex regulatory processes and the cost of meeting international standards, continue to undermine…
Eldoret City is fast emerging as one of Kenya’s most dynamic urban centres, combining a strong sporting heritage with growing opportunities in tourism, healthcare, education, hospitality, logistics and investment. In Uasin Gishu County to the west of Kenya, Eldoret is one of the country’s major cities after Nakuru. It has built a distinctive…
This year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations will be more than a one-day national ceremony, with Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu preparing a week-long programme combining sport, technology, culture and business. Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination Dennis Itumbi said the three counties will host activities designed to create opportunities for residents while…
Britam General Insurance has deepened its push into Kenya’s professional services market through a partnership with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) that will provide more than 40,000 accountants with tailored insurance products. The agreement gives ICPAK members access to medical insurance, professional indemnity cover, motor insurance and home insurance, as the…
Insurance firm Britam on Thursday brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry experts in Eldoret for the second edition of its Biashara Network Connect forum, aimed at equipping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with strategies to drive growth in an increasingly challenging business environment. Held at the Grand Empire Hotel under the theme “Unlocking…
Kenyan manufacturers and businesses demonstrating excellence in sustainability, energy efficiency and green industrialization were celebrated at the 2026 Energy Management Awards (EMA), with Mombasa Cement Ltd Athi River Plant emerging as the Overall Winner in a competition that highlighted the growing shift by industry toward cleaner and more efficient production systems. The awards, organized by…
Manufacturers have called for accelerated adoption of clean technologies, affordable energy solutions and stronger public-private collaboration to cushion industries from rising operational costs linked to volatile fuel prices, expensive electricity and global supply chain disruptions. The calls were made during the Clean Energy Conference and Expo held at the Sarit Expo Centre under the theme…
18th May 2026 Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) expresses deep concern over the sharp increase in fuel prices announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on 14th May 2026. Fuel prices now stand at KSh 214.25 for Super Petrol, KSh 242.92 for Diesel, and KSh 152.78 for Kerosene, the highest ever, in Kenya’s history. Between…
The Kenya Ports Authority has scheduled 49 cargo vessels to call at the Port of Mombasa and Port of Lamu over the next two weeks, underscoring sustained maritime activity at the country’s key trade gateways. The steady stream of vessel traffic signals resilience in regional and international trade flows, even as the global shipping industry…
Kenya’s manufacturing sector has called for urgent action to address logistics bottlenecks that continue to undermine competitiveness and limit the country’s ability to fully benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This was during the launch of the Logistics Study Report by Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). Findings from the report reveal that logistics costs across key trade corridors remain high…
