The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Fujian Committee today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Mövenpick Hotel, Nairobi, aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between Kenya and China’s Fujian Province.
The MOU was signed by Vishal Khagram, National Director, KNCCI, and representatives of CCPIT Fujian in the presence of government officials, development partners, and private sector stakeholders.
Among those in attendance were:
• Ronald Kemboi – Head of Marketing, Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA)
• Zhang Hua – Manager, Asset Operation Department, China Wu Yi Kenya Co. Ltd
• Ibrahim Nyangoya Auma – Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Nairobi City County Government
• Representatives from the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA)
• Officials from CCPIT Fujian and other trade and investment agencies
MOU Highlights
✅ Product Display Centres – Establishment of reciprocal product display centres in Kenya and Fujian to showcase products and connect businesses with buyers.
✅ Business Delegation Exchanges – Regular trade missions and business exchanges to promote partnerships and investment opportunities.
✅ Trade Liaison Cooperation – Exploration of joint trade liaison offices to support exporters, facilitate market access, and strengthen commercial linkages.
The partnership builds on growing efforts to increase Kenyan exports to China and create more opportunities for local businesses to access one of the world’s largest consumer markets.
The signing concluded with both parties expressing confidence that the agreement will translate into stronger business connections, increased trade volumes, and long-term economic cooperation between Kenya and Fujian Province.
