This archive report was first published on 16 July 2020.
On July 16, 2020, the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) announced the appointment of Sachen Gudka as the new Chairman and Mucai Kunyiha as the Vice-Chair, to lead the organization for a two-year term.
Mr. Gudka brings extensive financial and investment management expertise, as well as a deep understanding of cutting-edge manufacturing trends, to the organization. He is an internationally trained Economist and Certified Accountant, and has served as the CEO of Skanem Interlabels and Rodwell Press Limited.
Speaking at the KAM head office in Nairobi, Mr. Gudka emphasized the importance of the manufacturing sector in achieving the Big 4 Agenda and promoting inclusive economic growth across the country.
Mr. Kunyiha, the incoming Vice-Chair, is a Lawyer and the Group Managing Director of Kzanaka Ltd. He has been serving on the KAM Board of Directors for five years and has led the PET Sector in their efforts to manage plastic bottle waste in the country.
Mr. Kunyiha noted that addressing East African Community (EAC) matters would be a key focus area, to ensure older markets are sustained as plans to venture into newer markets in the region are developed.
