This archive report was first published on 12 October 2019.
On October 11, 2019, Richard Ngatia, the President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), launched a study on the opportunities and challenges faced by SMEs in the agricultural sector in Nairobi.
The study, conducted in partnership with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), aims to contribute towards the development of an enabling environment for private sector growth in agriculture in Kenya.
According to Ngatia, the programme is a clear evidence of the commitment by KNCCI to improve the lives of Kenyans through business in agribusiness, livestock, and the realisation of the Big 4 Agenda on food security and nutrition.
The study is expected to lead to evidence-based policy making, strengthening policy and advocacy engagement, and ultimately, supporting successful change that can accelerate the agenda for sustainable agricultural growth and development in the country.
KNCCI plans to strengthen and deepen its engagement with county governments through regional economic blocks, which have been established to enhance the counties' comparative advantage and economies of scale.
The study's findings will be collected at the county level using the CEOs of the county chapters as data collection agents, who will undergo training to appreciate the research objectives and methodology.
