The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) recently took part in the China (Guizhou) – Kenya Economic and Trade Exchange Seminar, where the organization emphasized the importance of strengthening Kenya’s manufacturing sector to meet global standards. Miriam Bomett, KAM’s Acting Head of Policy, Research, and Advocacy, represented KAM’s Acting CEO, Tobias Alando, at the event. She highlighted the immense potential of Kenya’s manufacturing industry, which requires critical investment in physical infrastructure, technology, and skills development.
Bomett acknowledged the strong bilateral relationship between Kenya and China, noting that platforms like this seminar provide valuable opportunities to unlock new avenues for economic cooperation. She highlighted the significance of China’s industrial success and pointed out how Kenya can draw inspiration from China’s strategic investments in technology, research, and manufacturing. These lessons, according to Bomett, could play a crucial role in Kenya’s journey toward increasing its global competitiveness.
KAM expressed eagerness to collaborate with Chinese industrialists to adopt innovative technologies that can boost productivity within Kenya’s manufacturing sector. The seminar opened up dialogue on potential partnerships in emerging industries such as clean energy, engineering, and agro-processing. These sectors are considered key areas where Kenya can expand through technology transfer and investment.
As Kenya strives to enhance its manufacturing capacity and become more competitive globally, events like the China-Kenya Economic and Trade Exchange Seminar foster stronger trade relationships and deeper industrial cooperation between the two nations. By leveraging China’s expertise in manufacturing and industrialization, Kenya can accelerate its own development and achieve higher economic growth.
This partnership also aligns with KAM’s vision of creating a more robust and productive industrial sector that can generate jobs and drive economic growth in the country.
