Kenya Association of Manufacturers

About Kenya Association of Manufacturers

Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KM) serves as the premier representative body for manufacturing value-add industries in Kenya. Founded in 1959 as an independent private sector organization, KM has grown into a forward-thinking, dynamic, and highly regarded business association that brings together industrialists while providing a unified platform for collective business interests.

KM acts as a vital intermediary, fostering collaboration, open dialogue, and mutual understanding between the private sector and government institutions. By articulating the concerns and priorities of its members to policymakers, KM ensures that the business community’s voice is heard and considered in decision-making processes.

At the core of its mission, KM advocates for sound policies, promotes trade and investment, and champions industry standards to create a competitive and business-friendly environment. These efforts are aimed at lowering operational costs and enhancing the ease of doing business in Kenya.

In 2009, KM marked its 50th anniversary by launching a refreshed corporate identity that reflected its evolution and enduring commitment to the manufacturing sector.

Mission
To foster competitive and sustainable growth within Kenya’s local manufacturing sector.

Vision
To emerge as a globally recognized business membership organization (BMO), delivering exceptional services that empower its members.

Goal
To transform KM into a resilient, member-centric association that provides relevant, high-quality, timely, and impactful services to its members.

Values
KM is guided by six core values that define its organizational culture:
– Responsiveness
– Integrity
– Innovation
– Inclusiveness
– Teamwork
– Excellence

Purpose
To generate economic prosperity at both corporate and individual levels by advocating for policies that enhance business competitiveness. This drives industrial expansion, economic growth, job creation, and ultimately, improved living standards for all Kenyans.

Strategic Objectives (as of 2019)
– Accelerating industrial growth to achieve a 15% contribution of the manufacturing sector to Kenya’s GDP.
– Supporting job creation through skills’ development, aiming to increase manufacturing employment by 33%.
– Expanding market access for locally produced goods, both domestically and internationally, with a target to boost exports by 33% by 2019.
– Strengthening membership retention and recruitment efforts.
– Achieving operational excellence across all functions.