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Yesterday, KAM led by Vice Chair Mr Rajan Shah, Central Regional Chair Mr Maina Ruo & CEO @PhyllisWakiaga visited Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers - KVM (Automotive Sector), Bakex Millers (Food Sector) & H & F Group (Textiles Sector), all members of the Association.
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KVM is an automotive manufacturer & assembler based in Thika. The company was the first automotive assembler in KE & had its first production line in August 1976. They are committed to producing vehicles that meet international standards.
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Bakex Millers Ltd. is a producer of wheat meal products based in Thika town established in 1983. The miller is keen to ensure that all their customers receive high quality wheat flour for all their cooking needs.
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The increase in consumption of edible oils, an essential commodity, goes hand in hand with population & per capita income growth.
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The edible oils sub-sector grew by 2.1% in 2018 (KNBS 2019). The sub-sector has a high potential to boost the manufacturing sector’s contribution to the GDP to 15% by 2022 as envisioned in the #Big4Agenda.
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The KAM Edible Oils Sub-Sector was formed in 2011 to resolve the challenges they faced in the importation of raw materials & exportation of finished products. The Sub-Sector has grown into a KSh 100 billion industry, directly employing 800 & 23,000 indirectly.
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Regional Brand, Builders has partnered with local manufacturers to bring a new furniture experience to the Kenyan market.
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During the store's grand opening today at Waterfront Karen, KAM Member under the Timber, Wood & Furniture Sector, @pgbison_kenya showcased their ready-to-assemble range of products for homes and offices.
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This state of the art functional & decorative furniture is designed to bring DIY enthusiasts out of their shells and get involved in designing their own spaces!
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KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis - Coronavirus is our wake-up call. To prevent its spread, we need to wash our hands.
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KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis - Its impact is also being felt in Kenya. KAM conducted a survey among its Members to assess this impact on local supply chains. Majority of Kenyan manufacturers are negatively affected by the outbreak of Coronavirus.
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At the firm level, companies need to determine the most effective way to protect employees' health including avoiding unnecessary travels and higher levels of sanitation - KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis
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KAM has today held a New CEOs' Onboarding Session to enlighten the new leadership team on the Association's business development plan, our services and key role in driving the Industrial Agenda in Kenya.
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KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis - We provide an essential link for co-operation, dialogue & understanding with Government by representing the views & concerns of Members to relevant authorities as we work towards driving industry's global competitiveness.
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Click this link to learn more about the Association and how you can join us>> kam.co.ke/about-kam/
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Click this link to learn more about the Association and how you can join us>> kam.co.ke/about-kam/
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KAM Automotive Sector Chair Ashit Shah - Skills development stimulates the creation of a sustainable development process and can contribute to the transition from the informal to the formal economy.
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KAM is focusing on skills development aimed at revamping our Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) & encouraging women & youth to take up Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) courses - KAM Automotive Sector Chair Ashit Shah
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In 2017, we partnered with GIZ to improve access to technical jobs & economic opportunities for youth in Kenya - KAM Automotive Sector Chair Ashit Shah
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KAM Anti-Illicit Trade Sub-Committee Chair @vixkaigai is currently on @EbruTVKenya to discuss how illicit trade hinders the achievement of the #BigFourAgenda.
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KAM Anti-Illicit Trade Sub-Committee Chair @vixkaigai - The government's recognition of illicit trade as a big threat to development is a step in the right direction. Illicit trade does not create a level playing field and hinders job creation.
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To fight illicit trade, we must fight it from the source. It is driven by affordability and laxity in regulation and compliance - KAM Anti-Illicit Trade Sub-Committee Chair @vixkaigai
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This morning, the KAM Board, led by Vice-Chair @MucaiKunyiha, met the @KRACorporate Board to deliberate on financing the budget, revenue collection by KRA, sharing the tax burden and tax administration.
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KAM Vice-Chair @MucaiKunyiha - We make up 20% of the country's tax take. However, the sector does not grow in comparison to other sectors of the economy.
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We need to work together to increase revenue, widen the tax bracket, enhance compliance and ultimately create employment which is our main goal as we strive to grow the manufacturing sector - KAM Vice-Chair @MucaiKunyiha
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At a meeting with @CarrefourKe Country Manager Franck Moreau, KAM Chair @GudkaSachen noted - There is need for the retail sector to make better payment decisions to ensure prompt payments
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Retailers need to borrow long term for capex and in order to sustain their businesses. We also encourage retailers to join industry on sustainability measures for packaging throughout their supply chains. - KAM Chair @GudkaSachen
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Country Manager @CarrefourKe Franck Moreau highlighted that cash flow management in retail is key for effective operations and payment of suppliers.
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Many thanks to @KeEquityBank for partnering with us to host the Central Region AGM #KAMTakesYouThere #KAMCentralAGM
The meeting highlighted the gains and strides of the Chapter, which included policy advocacy with the Kiambu County Government #KAMCentralAGM #KAMTakesYouThere
We appreciate the support accorded to KAM by the County Government, and look forward to better engagements in the coming year- KAM Central Chapter Chair Maina Ruo #KAMCentralAGM #KAMTakesYouThere
KAM led by #WIMKe Chair @Flomutahi has today met @ncakenya Executive Director Eng. Maurice O. Akech to discuss opportunities for women in manufacturing in the Affordable Housing Pillar of the #Big4Agenda.
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KAM #WIMKE Chair @Flomutahi - The value of women's participation in the #Big4Agenda is invaluable. The need for their involvement in economic growth is ever-growing.
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Eng. Maurice O. Akech, @ncakenya Executive Director - We need to allow inclusivity and equity in the implementation of government projects, including the Affordable Housing Pillar of the #Big4Agenda.
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KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis earlier today led a delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) in paying a courtesy call to CS @EnergyMinK @ketercharles to discuss market access opportunities in terms of trade and investment for the delegation.
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The delegation consisted of representatives of Indian Industries including manufacturers, EPC Contractors, Consultancy firms from sectors like Agriculture & Food Processing, Infrastructure & Construction, Power & Energy.
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The delegation is in the country for the Enterprise India Kenya Show 2019 currently ongoing at @KICC_kenya , that will run until 5th December.
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KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis is currently on @KTNNewsKE to discuss the state of manufacturing in the country
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KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis - Global competitiveness and growth is at the heart of the transformation agenda in developing countries.
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Competitiveness greatly depends on sustainable industrial development which must be attained while addressing the needs of the current generation without interfering with manufacturing needs for future growth - KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis
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Catch KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis on #AmLiveNTV as she speaks on the state of the economy.
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KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis - Both the National and County governments are key enablers of investments in the country. However, their functions can only be undertaken in a stable and predictable policy environment.
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The cost and ease of doing business are increasingly becoming a concern among investors. We need to make ourselves an investors' top choice while at the same time improving citizens' lives - KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis
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Earlier today, KAM team led by Head of Policy, Research and Advocacy @wanjohijb engaged the CAS for Labour and Social Protection @HonBahari on labour issues affecting its Members.
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Some of the issues discussed include shortage and mismatch of skills, establishment of the Wage Council for EPZ firms, breastfeeding stations in work places and annual minimum wages increase.
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CAS @HonBahari noted that his team is willing to work with KAM to effectively implement productivity programs that are of great importance to the manufacturing sector.
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Earlier today, KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis presented a membership certificate to Cotecna Kenya Limited MD @NyambuGodfrey
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Cotecna Kenya Limited is the leading provider of a wide range of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) and technical assistance and solutions to businesses and governments.
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KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis - We are excited to have Cotecna Kenya Limited join the KAM Family.
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Busia County Commissioner, Mr Jacob Narengo -My team has set aside every Thursday for operations against the various forms of illicit trade in the county.
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Manufacturers present at the forum have urged the government to stand firm in the fight against illicit trade as it is killing the sector.
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@ACAKenya Western Regional Manager, Mr Sigei Weldone- The government is working towards identifying technology that can easily detect counterfeit goods at the points of entry into the country.
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KAM and @ACAKenya are currently holding a county sensitization forum in Busia aimed at combating counterfeiting and other forms of illicit trade in the country.
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The forum consists of security enforcement committees in the country and other relevant government enforcement officers
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KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis -Kenya is experiencing a heightened level of illicit trade. The vice has grown to great proportions, threatening the realization of a number of the country’s development goals, including the Big 4 Agenda.
KAM and @Trade_Kenya are today and tomorrow hosting a training on Kenya #TradeRemedies Act and the #TradeRemedies Agency. The Agency is mandated to assist Kenya in investigating and responding to dumping, subsidization and surge of imports into the country.
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Unfair trade practices exist globally. The trade remedies legal framework hence seeks to address such practices - KAM Chairman @GudkaSachen
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The manufacturing sector will have to prepare itself to be able to provide evidence based claims to test the #TradeRemedies Act - KAM Chairman @GudkaSachen
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Earlier today, KAM CEO Ms @wakiaga_phyllis met the Personal Care Product Council (Kenya) and its counterparts from South Africa and EU
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The meeting sought to discuss strategies which will support increased investment in the sub sector as well as promote pro-active responsibility by Brand Owners on safety and consumer protection
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The Council consists of members from the manufacturing sector including Loreal, Estee Lauder and Natures Touch
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