Organized by KNCCI in collaboration with the Polish Embassy in Kenya, the Kenya – Poland Business Forum, which involved a B2B session, an opportunity for Kenyan and Polish enterprises to network and share ideas.

Leading a Polish delegation, H.E the Ambassador of Poland to Kenya, Mirosław Gojdź, he noted the significance of the partnership of KNCCI and the Poland through the Poland Chamber of Commerce led by Vice President, Piotr Ciarkowski, stressing the commitment of economic cooperation.

Gracing the forum, Her Excellency the Governor Homa Bay Çounty, Hon.  Gladys Wanga mentioned Homa Bay as a tourism hub and welcomed Poland to invest in Homa Bay Couny, and Kenya at large, appreciating the role of KNCCI in the growth of MSMEs countrywide.

KNCCI President, Dr. Erick Rutto expressed optimism about the future and the possibilities ahead, encouraging cooperation.

Key Sectors

Tourism, Food products, Agricultural Equipment, Machinery, Electrical Lights, Metal Equipment.

Highlights

  • The significance of the partnership of KNCCI and the Polish Embassy, stressing the commitment of economic cooperation between Kenya and Poland.
  • Potential to deepen economic ties and drive mutual growth between Poland and Kenya
  • Leveraging Poland’s technological expertise and Kenya’s market potential can lead to mutually beneficial outcomes

Kenya’s top exports to Poland as of 2022

Tea – 63.1%

Flowers – 7.21%

Perfume plants – 4.39%

Other processed fruits and nuts – 4.15%

Sowing seeds – 3.1%

Kenya’s top imports from Poland as of 2022

Wheat – 44.1%

Planes, helicopters and space crafts – 14.7%

Used clothing – 7.81%

Cranes – 3.61%

Computers – 2.68%

The Business Forum concluded with the signing of an MoU between Poland Chamber of Commerce and KNCCI Mombasa Chapter

Present were, KNCCI Director Cynthia Nyawira, Director Ken Onditi, MBS, Director Shakir Swaleh, and KNCCI CEO Mr. Patrick Nyangweso leading the Secretariat Team.