The Exporters Roundtable Forums, an exciting initiative by the Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA), are underway, bringing together exporters, government officials, industry stakeholders, and service providers to drive Kenya's export growth under the theme, “Partnerships for Growth: Collaborating for Export Success.”

These consultative forums align with Kenya's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and Vision 2030, focusing on key value chains with high export potential: tea, coffee, dairy products, edible oils, textiles and apparel, the blue economy, leather and leather products, and meat and meat products.

Kenya's export sector holds immense potential but faces persistent challenges, including limited access to affordable finance; inadequate logistics and infrastructure; difficulties in meeting international quality standards; market access barriers; and capacity gaps, especially among SMEs. These issues contribute to low export volumes, limited diversification, and reduced global competitiveness.

The Exporters Roundtable Forums provide a vital platform for:

· Building consensus and proposing interventions to address identified challenges faced by exporters

· Sharing experiences and addressing new and emerging challenges

· Developing actionable strategies to improve competitiveness

· Strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors, thereby enhancing participation in global trade

Each forum features engaging sessions, including keynote addresses, exporter presentations, panel discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and B2B and B2G engagements. These interactive sessions offer exporters a unique opportunity to engage directly with policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and fellow businesses to address pain points, explore solutions, and uncover new opportunities for growth and diversification.

Discussion Topics

Key discussion topics include:

· Market Access and Trade Agreements (e.g., AfCFTA, EAC, COMESA, EPA, AGOA, etc.)

· Export Financing and Risk Management

· Export Logistics and Transportation

· Quality and Standards Compliance

· Export Marketing and Promotion

· E-commerce and Digital Trade

Registration Details

If you are an exporter (large, medium, or small), involved in any of the value chains, or support the export ecosystem, don't miss this chance to shape the future of Kenyan exports! Spaces are limited - early registration is highly recommended.

Register now to secure your spot at the upcoming forums. Visit the registration link at: https://forms.office.com/r/RW7Wrr4aFh

For more details or enquiries, contact Brian Keter at [email protected]