Kenya Association of Manufacturers

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A team from Madison Group Kenya paid a courtesy visit this afternoon to KAM Chief Executive Tobias Alando, MML, Bsc. and KEPRO Kenya CEO James Odongo to explore potential areas of collaboration and partnership. With over 30 years of experience in providing superior insurance solutions and competitive investment returns, Madison Group sees an opportunity to strengthen its presence in the manufacturing sector through this partnership. During the meeting, they explored opportunities for tailored insurance products that address the unique risks faced by the manufacturing industry, with a focus on enhancing overall risk management and providing more comprehensive, accessible solutions for manufacturers. The goal is to create a sustainable partnership that supports long-term growth and innovation within the sector. #KAMTakesYouThere

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The Global agenda on greening manufacturing revolves around energy efficiency and circular economy. The Centre for Green Growth and Climate Change (CGGCC) and the Center for Energy Efficiency & Conservation (CEEC) at the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) seeks to deepen industries’ level interventions to become a one-stop solution center promoting clean-tech solutions, circular economy, import-substitution, climate change actions, and financial linkages. #PathwayToNetZero #Sustainability #GreenGrowth #ClimateChange #CircularEconomy #EnergyEfficiency #ProducerResponsibility

Don’t miss out on showcasing your circular economy solutions at the premier Expo & Conference. By coming together, we can tackle challenges like resource scarcity, pollution, and unsustainable consumption patterns - while unlocking new business opportunities. With experts, thought leaders, and businesses from different sectors, LOOP Forum Kenya is where change begins. Save the date: 25th-26th February 2025. Secure your spot today to exhibit: https://lnkd.in/dSsMzSQa #KenyaLOOPForum

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A team from UNIDO this afternoon paid a courtesy call to the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), led by Chief Executive, Tobias Alando, MML, Bsc. and Head of Consulting and Sustainability Joyce Njogu, MCIM, MBA. The purpose of the meeting was to explore potential areas for partnership and collaboration, focusing on the Circular Economy in County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIPs), and specifically targeting the beef and banana value chains. The primary goal of the project is to support Kenya in becoming an early and successful adopter of the green transition by promoting sustainable investments and circularity across key industries. Project Activities Include:- 1. Awareness campaigns, training, and capacity building 2. Creating market access and investment opportunities for green products 3. Developing a policy framework to guide the adoption and implementation of circularity within CAIPS. Potential Areas for Collaboration:- 1. Developing training manuals and jointly hosting awareness forums 2. Creating a circularity policy and regulatory framework 3. Establishing a market access program for green products. Mr Tobias Alando reiterated KAM's commitment to partnering with like-minded organizations and expressed eagerness to explore collaborative opportunities with UNIDO to further the circular economy agenda in Kenya. Ms Joyce Njogu also highlighted the Association’s significant role in advancing circular economy initiatives in Kenya, citing the LOOP Forum hosted by KAM. The event is designed to accelerate the circular economy movement in the country, and the third edition is scheduled for February 25-26, 2025. The LOOP Forum Kenya is set to be a key milestone in Kenya's transition towards a sustainable, circular economy. It will bring together industry stakeholders, policymakers, regulators, private sector leaders, civil society, knowledge institutes, investors, development partners, and youth-all playing a role in advancing circular practices. #KenyaLOOPForum

Today, Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) held a meeting with a team from Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA), led by the CEO Richard Omelu, to explore potential collaborations aimed at driving Kenya's industrialization and export growth. The KAM delegation was led by Chief Executive Tobias Alando, MML, Bsc. and Ms. Miriam Chepchumba Bomett, Head of Policy, Regulatory, and Advocacy. Key discussions centered around market access for Export Processing Zone (EPZ) companies, with a particular focus on the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which is crucial for sectors like apparel. Both parties agreed on the need to secure access to regional markets, including the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The meeting also addressed various policy challenges, such as new levies and regulations, including the Exports and Investments Promotion Levy, which were seen as additional burdens on EPZ businesses. There was a shared recognition of the need to resolve these issues to improve the business environment for EPZ companies. Infrastructure challenges, such as water, roads, and electricity, were also discussed as critical areas for improvement. Both KAM and EPZA acknowledged the urgency of addressing these infrastructure gaps to ensure the long-term sustainability of EPZs. Another key point of discussion was integrating more SMEs into EPZs. Both parties agreed on the importance of creating an inclusive environment that encourages small businesses to participate in EPZ programs. Mr Richard Omelu reaffirmed EPZA’s commitment to working with KAM to boost economic growth. He highlighted the shared goal of increasing the manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP from 7.6% to 20% by 2030, alongside attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and promoting local procurement through backward integration. Mr Tobias Alando echoed these sentiments, stressing the role of exports in driving economic expansion and the need for strategic thinking about the future of EPZs, particularly with regard to new investment opportunities for 2030 and beyond. He emphasized the importance of innovation to align with global trends and attract future-focused investments. Ms. Miriam Bomett also underscored the value of leveraging KAM’s membership database to showcase opportunities as regulatory challenges are addressed. #KAMAdvocacy