This morning the chamber leadership led by Chamber President Mr. Richard Ngatia; Chamber 1st Vice President , Dr. Erick Rutto; Chamber 2nd Vice President Ms Fatma Elmaawy were delighted to host H.E Sospeter Ojamoong, Governor for Busia County.
The objective of the courtesy call was to ;Identify ways to extend and sustain the existing partnership between KNCCI and Busia County Government through the KNCCI-Busia chapter led by Mr. Sylvanus Abungu, Chairperson.
It was emphasized that Busia County is strategically positioned to be a major hub for cross border trade, transport, logistics and commerce.
KNCCI will work closely with the Busia County Government to implement key policy, advocacy and business reforms that will aid post-Covid recovery of businesses in Busia County.
The County shall encourage more businesses in Busia to become members of KNCCI and enjoy benefits such as the business recovery loans for SMEs in partnership with Mastercard Foundation.
KNCCI pledged support in launching the Busia Chapter Business Open Day and Gala dinner on 5th of February 2021 that will bring together stakeholders and businesses for engagement and networking.
Busia County also pledged to enable key exporters from the region participate in the upcoming Dubai Week and Expo as a way to increase market access for their products.