The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) is pushing for Kenyan businesses to gain more from the growing trade with China, aiming to move beyond imports towards local manufacturing, distribution, and exports.

• KNCCI seeks to increase local participation in manufacturing, distribution, exports, and regional value chains to maximize benefits from China trade.
• Key figures like KNCCI National Director Ken Onditi and Afripeak Expo Kenya General Manager Zhang Ming emphasized the need for business platforms and exhibitions to generate tangible results like orders and partnerships.
• The push coincides with the 2026 East Africa (Kenya) Fashion Life Show, featuring nearly 100 Chinese companies and about 20 Kenyan companies showcasing various consumer goods and facilitating business matchmaking.