British Chamber of Commerce Kenya

In this month's CEO of the Month feature, we thrilled to spotlight Mr. Benson Ndung'u, CEO and Senior Partner of KPMG East Africa, for his exceptional contributions to Kenya's business environment. You can see the feature here - https://lnkd.in/da7VWVv9 #Spotlight #CEOoutlook2024 #Kenya #uk #BCCK #breakfast #CEOoftheMonth Farida Abbas Sonal Tejpar (formerly Sejpal) KPMG East Africa Graham Shaw MBE

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On Friday, last week, the Chamber hosted its end of year event at Muthaiga Country Club in Nairobi from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm EAT. Among issues discussed are the recent increase of bilateral trade figures between 🇰🇪Kenya and the 🇬🇧UK which stands at £1.7 billion, a significant increase from £1.4 billion earlier in the year. This significant increase in trade between our two nations can be attributed to the chamber's commitment to key developments, from driving exports to fostering innovation and creating jobs. Consequently, the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Investment Promotion, Mr. Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, emphasized that Kenya is positioning itself as the entry hub and gateway to Africa to capture a significant share of the 2.5% of UK outward FDI to Africa and enhance bilateral trade with the UK. The PS confirmed that Kenya already benefits from a bilateral investment treaty with the UK, a double taxation agreement with the UK, an Economic Partnership Agreement with the UK and a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry and the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya all aimed at addressing challenges facing businesses in the country. The British High Commissioner also reiterated on the British government's dedication in helping British companies make mutually beneficial investments in Kenya. He also emphasized on the UK's commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment in Kenya through addressing regulatory hurdles, improve infrastructure and promote good governance by collaborating closely with the Kenyan government, private sector and like-minded partners such as the US and EU. Overall, this event not only provided an exclusive platform for members to network but also served as a forum to reflect on the key milestones achieved over the past year by the Chamber in collaboration with its close partners, the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry, and the British High Commission in Kenya. #EndofYearEvent #Trade #UK #Kenya Farida Abbas Sonal Tejpar (formerly Sejpal) FCDO Services Department for Business and Trade Abubakar Hassan Abubakar .

Yesterday, the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya, in partnership with Jersey Finance Limited, hosted a dynamic networking reception for members at Tamarind Hotel in Mombasa from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM EAT. With over 50 attendees, the event served as a valuable platform for members to gain insights from key speakers on business opportunities in Kenya, particularly on the business opportunities presented by the upcoming Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project in Dongo Kundu for businesses in Mombasa. This reception was preceded by an engaging Tax Roundtable earlier in the day, hosted by the Chamber in collaboration with PKF Kenya LLP at the same venue. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our distinguished speakers; Ms. Farida Abbas, CEO of the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya, Mr. Faizal Bhana, Director for Middle East, Africa, and India at Jersey Finance, Hon. Suleiman Shahbal, Founder and Chairman of GulfCap Africa, Mr. Chris Hanlin, BCCK Coast Representative and Director at Social Business Solutions E.A. Limited, Mr. Larian Abreu, Managing Partner at PKF Kenya LLP, Mr. Piyush Shah, Partner at PKF Kenya LLP and Mr. Mati Munuve, Partner at Clyde & Co. Special thanks to all attendees for their active participation, which made the event a resounding success. #ReceptionCocktail #SEZ #Kenya #Mombasa Farida Abbas Sonal Tejpar (formerly Sejpal) Graham Shaw MBE Chris Hanlin (Tech IOSH) Faizal Bhana Piyush Shah Suleiman Shahbal Larian Abreu

One day to go! BCCK - Jersey Finance Evening Networking Reception at Tamarind Hotel, Mombasa. #Reception #Networking #Kenya #UK Farida Abbas Sonal Tejpar (formerly Sejpal) Jersey Finance

Today, the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya partnered with KPMG East Africa to host the annual KPMG CEO Outlook Breakfast at Capital Club E.A from 7:00 am to 10:00 am EAT. This year’s discussions revolved around Generative Ai and Sustainability, which are part of the four main pillars of the 2024 KPMG East Africa CEO Outlook report. Key Takeaways from the Report: 1. Majority of the CEOs across East Africa are prioritizing investments in generative AI technologies, recognizing its potential to drive profitability, operational efficiencies and productivity. 2. Most of East African CEOs recognize the importance of strengthening employee engagement, attracting talent and building customer relationships within their ESG strategies. 3. There’s a need for organisations to review their ESG investments as a long-term commitment as this is key in attracting top talents as well as building customer satisfaction. Key Takeaways from the panellists: 1. Be optimistic in challenging times to create robust future for your organisation. 2. Organisations should invest and train their leadership on AI. 3. Businesses should not be afraid of AI and can embrace AI to improve and enhance organisation growth. 4. Explore potential opportunities for ESG funding. 5. The importance and use of IFRS S1 and S2: the new era of ESG reporting https://lnkd.in/gk_chgKa Thank you to all Speakers, Mr. Nick Holder, BCCK Vice Chairperson and Deputy CEO at Prudential Africa, Mr. Benson Ndung’u, CEO and Senior Partner at KPMG East Africa, Ms. Farida Abbas, CEO of British Chamber of Commerce Kenya, Mr. Gerald Kasimu, Partner at KPMG East Africa, our panellists, Ms. Jane Karuku, MGH, Group Managing Director and CEO of East African Breweries PLC (EABL), Mr. Marshal Luusa, Partner at KPMG East Africa, Mr. Oscar Njuguna, Group Director Sustainability at Equity Bank Limited, Ms. Agnes Kariuki, Sustainability Manager at Safaricom PLC and Ms. Smita Sanghrajka, Partner at KPMG East Africa and all other attendees for making this great event a success. #CEOoutlook2024 #AI #Kenya #uk #BCCK #Breakfast Farida Abbas Sonal Tejpar (formerly Sejpal)

Two days to go! Don't miss out on this year's 2024 BCCK - KPMG CEO Outlook Breakfast as we hear from Mr. Oscar Njuguna, Group Director, Sustainability at Equity Bank Limited. For more info email events@bcckenya.org #CEOoutlook2024 #AI #Kenya #uk #BCCK Farida Abbas Sonal Tejpar (formerly Sejpal) Graham Shaw MBE KPMG East Africa Equity Bank Limited

Today, Ms. Farida Abbas, the CEO of British Chamber of Commerce Kenya participated as a panellist at the ITM Kenya CEO Roundtable and Emotional Intelligence Training for Leaders at Kofisi Africa. Ms. Farida joined other panellists in sharing her insights on empowering leadership focusing on building resilience within today’s dynamic SME landscape. In her remarks, Ms. Farida explained the role British Chamber of Commerce Kenya plays in supporting SMEs in navigating challenges such as access to finance, building quality capacity and effective leadership and providing platforms for networking and associating with supportive organisations. Ms. Farida also mentioned the difference the Chamber’s Business Integrity programme makes by impacting knowledge through workshops to enhance governance and operational processes. Later, the BCCK team got a privilege to join other young SME leaders for an Emotional Intelligence Training for Leaders facilitated by ITM Kenya Limited team. Great appreciation to Kofisi Africa, who are long standing members of the Chamber, and ITM Kenya Limited for such informative sessions. #EmpoweringSMES #EmotionalIntelligence #Leadership #ITMKenya #Networking #ITMRoundtable #KofisiSquare Farida Abbas Sonal Tejpar (formerly Sejpal) Joyce Njogu, MCIM Michael Aldridge Laban-Cliff Onserio

Less than a week to go! This year's 2024 BCCK - KPMG CEO Outlook Breakfast discussions will be around Generative AI and Sustainability. Don't miss out as we hear from Mr. Gerald Kasimu, Partner and Head of Advisory at KPMG East Africa as he shares his perspective on this transformative topic. #CEOoutlook2024 #AI #Kenya #uk #BCCK Farida Abbas Sonal Tejpar (formerly Sejpal) Graham Shaw MBE KPMG East Africa

Don't miss out on an opportunity to hear from the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya Chief Executive Officer Ms. Farida Abbas who will be speaking at the upcoming 2024 BCCK - KPMG CEO Outlook Breakfast. To attend RSVP to events@bcckenya.org #CEOoutlook2024 #AI #Kenya #uk #BCCK Farida Abbas Sonal Tejpar (formerly Sejpal) KPMG East Africa