The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has rejected a proposed Public-Private Engagement Bill, 2025, which aims to establish a new statutory body for Business Membership Organisations (BMOs) in Kenya. KNCCI officials argue the government should instead designate KNCCI as the statutory body, citing its extensive grassroots membership and an earlier directive from President William Ruto.

• KNCCI claims the Bill was formulated without their full collaboration, despite a presidential directive suggesting otherwise.
• Investment Promotion Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan stated the Bill and an accompanying policy were developed to strengthen the private sector's role and improve coordination among BMOs, not diminish their influence.
• KNCCI officials, including Director representing the Coast region Shakir Swaleh and Lower Eastern counterpart Mutavi Kithu, cited flawed public participation processes, claiming it was conducted in only five counties.