This archive report was first published on 17 July 2020.
On July 16, 2020, Mucai Kunyiha took over as the chairman of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), succeeding Sachen Gudka whose term had ended. The appointment was made effective immediately and will see Mr Kunyiha serve for a period of two years.
Mr Kunyiha, a lawyer and Group Managing Director of Kzanaka Ltd, has been instrumental in leading the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) sub-sector in its quest for eco-friendly use and recycling of plastics in the country.
He takes over amid the coronavirus pandemic that has been battering the economy, dealing a blow to many manufacturers. In his first statement as chairman, Mr Kunyiha emphasized the need for big changes to help the economy rebound and increase the sector's contribution to GDP exponentially.
Mr Kunyiha will be deputised by Rajan Shah, the chief executive of Capwell Industries Limited. Mr Gudka will remain as an ex-officio member of the board, playing an advisory role in directing the growth of the association.
