SMEs Chamber of Kenya

Office rent is overdue by 3 months. House rent is overdue by 6 months. Office landlord has sent auctioneers. You have 14 days to go. You did work for your county government and they owe you 45M that is over due by 3 years. Your bank's loan is over due by 3 years. The loan you took to deliver on the job. The bank is auctioning your father in laws house you used as collateral for the loan. You have no more friends because you have borrowed from them all and now they have cut you off. Your wife left you 7 months ago. She left with the kids and you haven't seen or spoken to them since. Your siblings no longer speak with you because since you stopped sending them money. Your mum us sick and admitted in the local government hospital and she has been there for 3 months and no proper treatment. This is the story of many people who did work for the National government or the county governments. This is the story of many entrepreneurs who dared to dream. Life is very hard. Be kind to people you meet.

youtu.be/WKQP5ULnVlQ?fe… The greatest existential threat facing businesses in Kenya today is GOVERNMENT ( National & County ). Pending Bills (declining to pay suppliers because they aren't politically aligned or are from previous administrations), incoherent & high taxes, 'official' corruption and lack of respect for the rule of law and government procedures within government(s). @KEPSA_KENYA @kenya_chamber @retrakenya @NairobiCityGov @CoB_Kenya

RETRAK raises alarm over high business costs in Kenya youtu.be/s1-VuKYw4fs?si… via @YouTube

The Architectural Association of Kenya invites qualified firms and organizations to submit their Expressions of Interest for the supply of goods and services for the period 2025–2027. Please see and download the full application details here: shorturl.at/34cUX Deadline for submission: 18th April 2025

DDG Ellard: WTO a pillar of security and predictability amid global uncertainty dlvr.it/TK2FjS

''Tackling Retail Shrinkage: Strategies for Resilience and Profitability." This timely discussion brought together industry experts who shared actionable insights on minimizing losses, enhancing operational efficiency, and building long-term business resilience. We extend our sincere appreciation to the panelists and to all attendees who engaged so meaningfully in the conversation. As we continue working towards a stronger, more sustainable retail sector, we look forward to ongoing collaboration and knowledge sharing. #RetailSummit2025 #RETRAK #RetailLeadership #ShrinkageManagement #Profitability #KenyaRetail #RetailExcellence

#SavetheDate #EldoretInternationalBusinessSummit2025 @kenya_chamber @KenyaChamber

Statement on U.S. reciprocal tariffs. @MITIKenya @Trade_Kenya @Investment_Ke @IndustryKE

@Coopbankenya Ksh.35 per sms alert🙊 ? sms txts are less than Ksh. 5. Give your customers a break. "Dear XXXX , your CREDIT ALERT subscription request for account No 011XXX22XXX is successful. Cost per alert KES 35.0 plus excise duty. To deactivate alerts go to." @Cofek_Africa

An incident in Kilimani, Nairobi has drawn attention to the effectiveness of Kenya’s immigration policies as suspected foreigners frequently seen soliciting money around Yaya Centre and Dennis Pritt Road roundabouts are reported to be harassing motorists with violent behaviour. "Good afternoon, Nyakundi. I have a serious issue with our immigration policy as a country. Our borders are so porous, and Kenya is now open to foreign exploitation. Driving around Kilimani, Yaya Centre, and Dennis Pritt Road roundabouts, you will come across this gentleman and many more begging from motorists, which is not bad at all, but something fishy stands out. The boy in reference is so volatile. he will stop the motorists even when the lights indicate go, demand money, and react violently. He was almost run over by a V8 around Somerset, Nyangumi Road. Fortunately, the driver was so courteous, though agitated, he survived. Approximately ten minutes later, he was making it back on foot. This boy literally banged a brand new Mercedes-Benz bonnet, hit an X-Trail tail lights, and even showed the road users the middle finger using both hands. I confronted him on why he was being violent and harassing motorists. Before I could reach him, a motorcycle with registration number KMFN 056 L came to pick him up and upon realizing I was on his radar, he started acting like he was aware of anything. Let's be a serious country. Any foreigner living in Kenya illegally should be deported ASAP. Where is Interior CS Murkomen?"

SMEs Chamber supports this call by @KenyasOmbudsman . While the digitization of land records and procedures is a step in the right direction, SMEs have raised concerns that procedures are being hijacked by opportunistic government officers @WahomeHon @Lands_Ministry

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Rent is killing businesses in Nairobi.

Thank you @CarrefourKe

A Nairobian says, "This Carrefour sign at shell lover Kabete, is very risky. It blocks people from seeing on coming cars. I don’t know how they approved it. Several complains have been made to management but no action" @CarrefourKe @NairobiCityGov @NCCcustomercare

Manufacturers slip into contraction 60% of companies do not expect to grow their workforce KNCCI reports show most companies will shrink in 2025 Wholesale, mining industries likely to be most affected #CitizenExplainer @OBurrows

The Nairobi We Want by Dr Julius Kipngetich Free of Matatu Chaos. Very Good Keynote Listen in. youtu.be/pO9WWaJGvnQ?si…

The EPZ SME Program - nurturing your local SME export business with EPZ's great incentives. #talktoustoday @kenya_chamber @SMEFounders @ASSEKnews @KenyaChamber @SmeUnit @Top100SME @KenyaChamber @StrathU @Investment_Ke @Trade_Kenya @KIE_Kenya