The Chamber President Dr Erick Rutto and the Equity Bank Kenya Ag. MD Moses Nyabanda convened a High-Level Economic Dialogue Business Roundtable at the Equity Bank Kenya offices, Britam House in Upper Hill, Nairobi. The roundtable featured in-depth conversations on the role of collaboration and the critical role of businesses in addressing the economic challenges in Kenya and rest of Africa. One thing that came out clearly; the business community is vital to economic development as it drives and stimulates the trade, economic activities, innovation, job creation and attract investment.

The Equity Bank Kenya team comprised senior leadership Amb. Mary Mugwanja (Public Sector), Carol Rutto (Retail), Collins Wanyonyi (SME Banking) and Edwin Oluoch (Public Sector).

Accompanying the Chamber President: KNCCI Directors Steve Mbugua, Director Meru (Chair Economic Diplomacy), Lucy Muchoki (Chair Partnerships and Programs), KNCCI Secretariat Mr Kitavi (Membership) Ms Ouma (Partnership) and Ms Muhandale (Trade Development)

KNCCI Chamber President in his presentation highlighted: “The critical role of KNCCI – Equity Bank partnership in addressing the country’s economic challenges and pursue initiatives driving competitive economic prosperity in Kenya and by extension Africa

Ag. Managing Director Equity Bank Kenya Mr Nyabanda in his remarks: “Our partnership and collaborative efforts are essential in navigating the complexities of the country’s economy. By fostering stronger partnership ties, we can ensure sustainable growth and resilience for our businesses and communities.”

Key Highlights

  1. High level strategic stakeholder engagements
  2. Unlocking trade and investment opportunities particularly in agriculture, blue economy, artisan mining, value addition, manufacturing, trade, women and youth, SMEs.
  3. Sectoral Programmes that will drive the economy of this country.
  4. Create a Technical unit from both entities to unpack the collaboration.