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@KenyaCOVIDFund

KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis has this afternoon received food items on behalf of @KenyaCOVIDFund from @Nestle_Africa.

The food items, worth KSh 5.88 million, shall be distributed to vulnerable families to cushion them from the impact of #COVID19KE.

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@KenyaCOVIDFund

Speaking during the handover ceremony, KAM CEO & @KenyaCOVIDFund Board Member @wakiaga_phyllis appreciated the support from @Nestle_Africa - We stand with Kenyans during this difficult time to provide support in terms of health & welfare.

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@KCBGroup

On behalf of @KCBGroup, @jane16mwangi - In partnership with government, @KenyaCOVIDFund is distributing food to Kenyans across the country. This donation will diversify the food items being given in order to provide comfort in the midst of a crisis.

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@KenyaCOVIDFund

KAM has today presented a donation of 3.8 Million to the @KenyaCOVIDFund as part of broader initiatives in which KAM members have been undertaking countrywide since Mid-March when the pandemic hit our borders.

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@GudkaSachen

Speaking at the cheque presentation, KAM Chair @GudkaSachen highlighted - Industry has been the cornerstone of Kenya’s development. As custodians of our economy, the onus is on us to stand strong for Kenyans

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The companies that contributed towards the donation include: 1. Friendship Containers Ltd
2. Blue Plastics Water
3. Tononoka Group
4. Elgon KE
5. Robert Brooks
6. All Seasons Communication
7. Spin Knit
8. Modern Lithographic
9. Danford Enterprises

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#KPMGManufacturingSurvey

71% of manufacturers indicated that the zero income tax on salaries of less than KSh 24,00 was the most helpful whereas the least helpful economic measure was the reduction of VAT from 16% to 14%

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#KPMGManufacturingSurvey

Impact of #COVID19 on SMEs: challenges in access to finance, greater cash flow constraints and bigger drop in demand and turnover

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#KPMGManufacturingSurvey

81% of manufacturers are not likely to collapse due to the impact of #COVID19. 76% of SMEs are not likely to collapse. 64% have put in place mitigation measures with 80% being resilient based on past experience.

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#KPMGManufacturingSurvey

Manufacturers' top priorities - reducing costs, job retention and improving cash flows

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More than 90% of manufacturers have adhered to workplace guidelines and protocols to curb the spread of #COVID19KE.

91% of non-essential goods manufacturers have seen a significant fall in demand.
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#KPMGManufacturingSurvey

42% of manufacturers are currently operating at half capacity with the average utilized capacity for SMEs being 37%

76% are facing difficulties in sourcing of raw materials with 67% facing challenges in accessing markets.

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@IndustryKE

Manufacturing is critical to Kenya's economy. We know the sector has been hit by some of the restrictive measures - @IndustryKE CS, @maina_betty

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@IndustryKE

CS @IndustryKE @maina_betty - We have developed guidelines and protocols to guide businesses as they operate during this critical time.

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@IndustryKE

The protocols for safe operations are elaborate and businesses have continued to adhere to them. We shall work with the entire business community to internalise the protocols for safe business operations - @IndustryKE CS @maina_betty

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@KPMGEastAfrica

Benson Ndung’u, @KPMGEastAfrica CEO & Senior Partner - This survey has come at a critical moment because there is great optimism in the manufacturing sector. We applaud the government for their role in handling the health situation.

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@KPMGEastAfrica

Benson Ndung’u, @KPMGEastAfrica CEO & Senior Partner - What we are now looking at is saving livelihoods. We want to have the economy start picking up again after this crisis.

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@KPMGEastAfrica

Benson Ndung’u, @KPMGEastAfrica CEO & Senior Partner - The report will inform government on the impact of the stimulus package & where we can we focus on to rebound the economy. #COVID19 will end, & we shall come out stronger as a country.

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@GudkaSachen

KAM Chair @GudkaSachen - Coronavirus has disrupted the ‘normal’ way of life in all aspects, from economic to social. Industry is currently operating in a constrained economic environment.

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@GudkaSachen

KAM Chair @GudkaSachen - We're facing challenges in sourcing of raw materials, diminishing stock, limited operations, limited production & highly controlled movement of goods & services, attributed to measures to curb the spread of the virus

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@KPMGEastAfrica

We partnered with @KPMGEastAfrica to conduct a survey on the impact of the current pandemic on the manufacturing sector, to further ascertain the possible impact of the mitigation measures - KAM Chair @GudkaSachen

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@BCG

Lisa Hu, @BCG Shanghai Managing Director & Partner - China went through 3 distinct 3 stages of the #COVID19 pandemic: flatten, fight and future.

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@BCG

China put in place policies to provide liquidity, stabilize employment, stimulate market demand & offer policy and regulatory support to businesses - Lisa Hu, @BCG Shanghai Managing Director & Partner

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@BCG

Lisa Hu, @BCG Shanghai Managing Director & Partner - To resume near-full operating capacity, China established a rapid response team, planned effectively, engaged people and ensured a consistent supply of goods and products.

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@BCG

Mills Schenk, Managing Director & Partner, @BCG Nairobi - From a survey we conducted, Kenyan manufacturers face demand and supply shocks, especially on the demand of goods caused by #COVID19

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@BCG

A majority of Kenyans are worried about household finances and will need months to rebound - Mills Schenk, Managing Director & Partner, @BCG Nairobi

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@BCG

There are 3 phases of the economic impact of #COVID19: flatten, fight and future - Mills Schenk, Managing Director & Partner, @BCG Nairobi

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@InteriorKE

KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis, has today led Sunflag Group, a Member of the Association, in donating masks to the @InteriorKE for use by @NPSOfficial_KE and National Government Administrative Officers across the country.

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KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis - Industry has been the cornerstone of Kenya’s development. We are constantly engaging with the Government to ensure that we play our part in cushioning the country from the effects of #COVID19KE

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@InteriorKE

CS @InteriorKE @FredMatiangi noted that KAM's continues support in assisting to flatten the curve is a demonstration of our local capacity.

"This is Kenya's moment to claim our position in the region. We'll grow as a country."

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@lineplastgroup

Earlier today, KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis led Members Sunflag Group and @lineplastgroup in donating masks and hand sanitizers, respectively to @IndustryKE CAS @lawrenc_karanja.

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KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis - We appreciate the government's commitment to locally source critical items to be used in the fight against #COVID19.

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@IndustryKE

KAM is our key partner in driving trade & industrial development in Kenya. We acknowledge the Association's efforts in supporting us to overcome this pandemic and shall continue to work together for economic growth - @IndustryKE CAS @lawrenc_karanja

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@GudkaSachen

KAM, led by Chair @GudkaSachen, United Aryan EPZ Limited Chair Pankaj Bedi and KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis has today donated jungle green jackets to @NPSC_KE.

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@FredMatiangi

I appreciate local industry's efforts towards supporting government during this time. We commit our support to economic growth by sourcing products & services locally & combating illicit trade - @FredMatiangi, Cabinet Secretary for @InteriorKE

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@GudkaSachen

KAM Chair @GudkaSachen - With government being the largest consumer of goods and services, this is a step in the right direction. We must all reaffirm our commitment to building, creating, adding value & taking pride in local products.
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@wanjohijb

KAM Head of Policy, Research and Advocacy @wanjohijb - Working together with all our partners and stakeholders will enable us to overcome the #COVID19 pandemic.

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@wanjohijb

KAM Head of Policy, Research and Advocacy @wanjohijb - We have ongoing policy issues engagements with various stakeholders. We shall map out issues specific to every stage of the pandemic to enable us to develop facts-based proposals.

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@wanjohijb

We shall engage the East African Community (EAC) to develop guidelines for the efficient movement of goods and services within the region - KAM Head of Policy, Research and Advocacy @wanjohijb

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@HiteshMediratta

KAM Director and Trade and Tax Committee Vice-Chair @HiteshMediratta - To mitigate the impact of #COVID19, KAM asked the government to put in place measures to cushion the economy.

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@HiteshMediratta

KAM proposed to the government to reduce VAT & corporation taxes, expedite VAT refunds, provide free treatment of #COVID19 patients, immediate payment of pending bills to SMEs - KAM Director & Trade & Tax Committee Vice-Chair @HiteshMediratta

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@HiteshMediratta

Other key asks were reducing the Central Bank rate in order to bring down the cost of capital and interest and reduce the cost of capital and interest - KAM Director & Trade & Tax Committee Vice-Chair @HiteshMediratta

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KAM

We have unique circumstances as a country, sometimes we do have power blackouts and the power back up on the pumuaishi2.0 will be of great help - KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis on #daybreak

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Because there is a market, we are seeing manufacturers start to produce innovative products in protective gear, sanitization and ventilators - KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis on #daybreak

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We need a facilitating environment for innovations to be supported. At this time, we have really received a lot of support, if it goes on, we will see a lot of manufacturers go into new lines of production - KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis

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KAM

These kinds of innovations provide opportunities to build local collaborations, particularly for SMEs - KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis on #DayBreak

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Due to lack of capacity, we will need to have training for personnel who will handle these ventilators. We will also see a lot of support for the healthcare sector going forward - KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis on #DayBreak

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It is critical that we ensure that we have the right kind of infrastructure in our hospitals, not just for COVID-19 treatment but also post COVID- 19 - KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis on #DayBreak

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@TrevorOmbija

KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis is on #daybreak hosted by @TrevorOmbija talking about the PUMUAISHI 2.0 Ventilator that was unveiled earlier this week

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We have seen the manufacturing sector produce new products, necessary for protecting all in the country and more so, the medical personnel that are on the frontline in fighting COVID-19 - KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis ON #DayBreak

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The most recent innovation in the country, which is a demonstration of the local industry’s capacity to fill supply chain gaps in various sectors, is KAM’s Automotive Sector’s ventilator invention - - KAM CEO @wakiaga_phyllis ON #DayBreak

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@IndustryKE

This afternoon, KAM Automotive Sector unveiled to @IndustryKE CS @maina_betty their invention - a ventilator dubbed PUMUAISHI 2.0

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@IndustryKE

KAM Automotive Sector had earlier in the week been identified by @IndustryKE CS @maina_betty as one of the producers of locally manufactured ventilators which would assist in the fight against #COVID19

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@IndustryKE

CS @IndustryKE @maina_betty - We can see the amount of innovation that is possible in our country. A challenge was given to manufacturers and we have seen a lot coming into the market.

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@acholam

During this pandemic, handling teams is tricky. As a team leader check in with your group regularly cause they may be going through different situations - #WIMke Webinar Facilitator @acholam

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@acholam

There are a lot of people using every communication medium available to spread opinion and conjecture on #covid19kenya. Seek the facts from a reliable source and invest some time to think through the facts - #WIMke Webinar Facilitator @acholam

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@acholam

Whether in crisis or not, one of the greatest skills of a strong leader is their perspective - #WIMke Webinar Facilitator @acholam

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KAM

#KAMsaysAsante

to all our members, who have continued to support our efforts to flatten the curve, during this pandemic

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#TuwajibikeTuishi
#COVID19KE

We appreciate the donations, inventions and innovations, by KAM Members, all of which are geared towards ensuring a continuous supply of essential goods and services to the citizens of this country

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@CapwellKe

We recognize and thank @CapwellKe , Pipe Manufacturers, Beiersdorf EA Ltd, Osho Chemicals, Sundries Bargains Ltd @KapaOil and many others who have ensured that the public is supplied with what they need to navigate through this pandemic

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