Member visits play a pivotal role for KNCCI in strengthening relationships, identifying and addressing member needs, encouraging networking and collaboration, and ensuring clear communication and support. These visits ultimately contribute to the growth and success of member businesses.

KNCCI National board Director/Partnerships and Programs Chair Madam Lucy Muchoki and Partnerships, Programs and Networking Lead Ruth Ouma paid a courtesy call to the Sasini PLC Group Managing Director Mr Martin Ochieng.

Sasini PLC expressed the importance of a better collaboration and working relationship that is beneficial to both parties.

Sasini PLC is a pioneering force in the agricultural sector, with a rich legacy spanning decades.  As one of the leading producers of tea, coffee, avocado and macadamia nuts in East Africa, Sasini is committed to sustainable farming practices and quality production.

With a strong commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship, Sasini PLC has embarked on a strategic direction focused on diversification, innovation, and sustainability.  Currently, Sasini PLC works with 30,000 tea farmers, 18,000 coffee farmers and 15,000 Macadamia/Avocado tea in the country.

Similarly, a working partnership that is committed to advocate on favourable policy interventions, roundtables on key issues affecting the sectors, market access and linkages was discussed

Also, in attendance was the Group Manager – Risk Management & Business Analysis Head CPA Ibrahim Maroa.

Highlights

  1. Better intentional collaboration and enhanced stakeholder engagement
  2. Private sector Chamber-led initiatives on sector roundtables, market access, linkages, and policy interventions
  3. Cooperation in Coffee, Tea, Macadamia, Avocado value chains
  4. Favorable policy intervention on markets such as India, China, and Europe
  5. Roundtables on advocacy matters
  6. Sustainable farming practices