The Permanent Secretary (PS) recently embarked on a tour of two prominent factories in Kenya, namely the KEDA Ceramic Factory located in Kajiado and the Sunda Baby Diapers Factory in Athi River. These factories collectively employ over 2,000 individuals and have showcased remarkable technology transfer benefits and extensive utilization of backward linkages within the local community.

The Permanent Secretary (PS) of the State Department spearheaded a crucial stakeholders' engagement session aimed at presenting and gathering additional insights on various business and investment-related laws. This collaborative effort seeks to review and enhance the effectiveness of key legislative acts, including the SEZ Act 2015, EPZ Act 1990, Investment Promotion Act 2004, Business Laws Amendment Bill 2023, and the proposed Kenya National Chambers Bill.

Hon. Moses Kuria, joined H.E. President William Ruto and his Cabinet colleague, Energy CS Davis Chirchir, for the official opening of a three-day Africa Energy Forum at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The forum has attracted delegates from various parts of Africa.

In a recent development, CS Moses Kuria, accompanied by PS Abubakar Hassan and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Chairman Mr. Fred Muteti, held a meeting with Captain William Ruto, the Managing Director of the Kenya Port Authority (KPA). The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the ongoing ease of doing business reforms at the port.

In a notable event, the Honorable PS Abubakar Hassan and the Honorable CS Moses Kuria conducted an inspection to assess the progress of the Taifa Gas Capital Deployment at the Dondo Kundu Special Economic Zone. The purpose of their visit was to evaluate the advancements made in this crucial project.

During their visit, both officials took the opportunity to acknowledge the increasing opportunities for small businesses within the vicinity. As a gesture of support and camaraderie, they joined the construction workers for lunch at the popular Mama Chapati and Madondo Joint.

In a significant development, the Honorable PS Abubakar Hassan spearheaded a stakeholders' engagement session today, aiming to present and gather valuable inputs on various business and investment-related laws. This inclusive process sought to ensure that the laws in question effectively address the needs and concerns of all relevant parties.

Today, Abubakar Hassan, the Permanent Secretary for Investment Promotion, took charge of a meeting held by the National Implementation Committee of the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone. The meeting was attended by Captain William Ruto, Managing Director of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), Kenneth Chelule, Managing Director of the Special Economic Zone, and Fred Muteti, Chairman of the Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA).

The CS for the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry, Hon. Moses Kuria, had the privilege of meeting with representatives from the World Bank and the presence of the Permanent Secretary of the State Department for Trade, Hon. Alfred Ombudo today. The meeting was held at the CS office, and it encompassed significant discussions on the various projects being undertaken by the World Bank in our country.

Today, the CS had the privilege of attending an auspicious commitment signing ceremony between the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) and various stakeholders. The event aimed to foster collaboration and enhance the adoption of green energy while prioritizing the conservation of our environment.