From The Council Desk

Council announcements, corridor analysis, and the policy shifts that matter to members — written to be acted on, not skimmed.

Council News7 July 2026

The Kenyan Business Council UAE launches, registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, the Kenyan Business Council UAE holds its official launch and inaugural general meeting on Friday 10 July 2026.

Trade & Policy10 June 2026

The UAE–Kenya Joint Business Council, one year on

Formalised at State House Nairobi in May 2025, the Joint Business Council connects the chamber networks of both nations. A year in, its agenda — MSMEs, exports, and infrastructure investment — is taking shape.

Trade & Policy20 May 2026

What the Kenya–UAE CEPA actually means for your business

Not a tariff story — a certainty story. A practical reading of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement for exporters of tea, flowers, and fresh produce, and for the services firms that move them.

Trade & Policy8 April 2026

KNCCI opens in Dubai: what the Chamber's first Gulf office changes

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry has opened its first Gulf liaison office in Dubai — a one-stop shop for exporters that materially de-risks the corridor. Here's how it fits together with the council.