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IRELAND ECONOMIC OUTLOOK January 2022: the December (2021) OECD Economic Outlook indicates that global recovery continues with the world coping better with the pandemic and monetary and fiscal policies remain generally supportive throughout 2022. The report shared that after a rebound of 5.6% in 2021, global growth is likely to move along at a brisk…
Following public health advice, the government of Ireland agreed that most of the public health measures could be removed as of January 2022. The efforts of the Irish people over recent weeks to reduce social contacts, and take care when they did meet others, combined with the high uptake of the vaccination and booster programme,…
GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS AND REGULATIONS The Kenyan Authorities have announced that all persons visiting public places such as supermarkets, open air markets, public transport and other public areas should at all times wear a face mask to reduce the chances of transmission of the virus. The Government of Kenya has directed that face masks must be…
KENYA’S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK December, 2021: Kenya’s economy was impacted by COVID-19 but has demonstrated resilience in the face of the pandemic, in 2021 as a whole, gross domestic product (GDP) recorded a growth of 5%, one of the faster recoveries among Sub-Saharan African countries. Reports from the World Bank and the Africa Development Bank indicate…
The United Nations Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. The Official flag installation ceremony hosted at the UN Headquarters in January provided an opportunity to welcome five new non – permanent members including Kenya and Ireland for the 2021 – 2022 term. See resources and information on the…
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ABOUT INTERTEK: For more than 130 years, companies around the world have depended on Intertek to help ensure the quality and safety of their products, processes and systems. Intertek goes beyond testing, inspecting and certifying products; the company is a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Through a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and…
ABOUT KERRY GROUP: Kerry is the global leader in the development of taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets. Its broad technology foundation, customer-centric business model, and industry-leading integrated solutions capability make Kerry the co-creation partner of choice. Kerry employs over 26,000 people globally, including over 1,000 food scientists, and its…
ABOUT KEVIAN KENYA: Since its inception in July 1992, Kevian Kenya Ltd has stridden a path of distinction not only with a range of food and beverage products that remain a notable mark of excellence but also with a distinctive knack for producing high-quality brands that are unique and refreshing. KEVIAN KENYA NEWS: KENYA SEEKS…
ABOUT DTOS INTERNATIONAL EAST AFRICA: For more than 25 years, DTOS has been assisting the international business community in structuring their investment vehicle for investment into Africa, Asia and other parts of the world. DTOS is wholly owned by the IBL Group since 2003. IBL is a world-class diversified group based in Mauritius and active…
ABOUT HUDACO: Hudaco Industries is an international group that specializes in the importation and distribution of premium branded communication and security, industrial and automotive consumable products. Hudaco sources (mainly) exclusive branded products, directly from leading international manufacturers. The company seeks out niche areas in markets where customers require the supreme value upheld by the Hudaco…
ABOUT DALBERG GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORS: Dalberg is a global group working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all people, everywhere, can reach their fullest potential. Dalberg is comprised of entrepreneurs and innovators, designers and creative problem solvers, thinkers, and doers. Dalberg partners with and serves communities, governments, and companies throughout the world,…
ABOUT WS INSIGHT: Insight mitigates risk and protects people, assets and investments in Africa: the most complex and dynamic region on Earth. Their clientele demonstrates a strong commitment to success in Africa, and partner with WS Insight to create certainty in the delivery of their goals. The team at WS Insight believes that Africa is…
ABOUT ENTERPRISE IRELAND: Enterprise Ireland (EI) is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. EI in partnership with Irish enterprises to help them start, grow, innovate and win export sales in global markets. In this way, EI supports sustainable economic growth, regional development and secure employment. Enterprise…
ABOUT THE EMBASSY OF IRELAND IN KENYA: Embassy of Ireland – Kenya reopened in 2014 and works to deepen bilateral political relations between Kenya and Ireland, serve the needs of Irish citizens, strengthen trade and investment opportunities between both countries and support the strengthening institutional partnerships that respond to the development needs of the country.…
ABOUT EMERALD’S AFRILOG LTD: A dynamic company set to be your freight partner. The world is rapidly becoming a global Village; movement of people taking up new assignments in various countries and cargo moving from one continent to another, the idea of one contact is gaining greater importance. Thus whether your role is to relocate…
ABOUT BLUEWAVE INTERNATIONAL SERVICES: BlueWave International Services is a fast expanding recruitment agency based in Kenya for the sole purpose of finding the right employee for the right employer. BlueWave specializes in being the link between job seekers and employers, matching the profile of the job seeker to the needs of the employer to provide…
ABOUT WAUGH MCDONALD: Waugh McDonald is a highly specialised international advisory firm serving individuals and families creating bespoke wealth management solutions, with a commitment to excellence, integrity, and trust. Clientele ranges from international professionals who the Waugh McDonald team helps with financial planning and advice to secure their financial future and live comfortably, to business-owning…
ABOUT VIVA AFRICA CONSULTING Viva Africa Consulting LLP (VACL) is a specialized legal and financial tax advisory firm providing tax advice in personal, business and investment matters. VACL comprises of some of the leading experts in East African taxation, all of whom have gained their experience from many years of practice with a ‘big four’…
ABOUT TAMARIND: Tamarind has maintained standards of food and service ranking among the best in the world Founded in Mombasa, The Tamarind Group owns and operates some of the most successful restaurants and leisure operations in Africa. The group focuses on its original mission of continually improving the quality and value of its services, developing…
ABOUT RESPONSE-MED: OPPORTUNITY REMOTENESS RISK IMPACT REWARD These are the dynamics that go hand in hand when doing business on this continent. When things go wrong – and even when they don’t – health and medical support services play a crucial role in ensuring work can continue. Response-Med provides world-class, competitively priced medical support services…
ABOUT JBQ AFRICA LLP: JBQ AFRICA LLP is an Agribusiness Advisory Support Corporation. In our continent, we want to be part of a new era generating opportunities for All. We believe in promoting it through the biggest contributor to our African wealth: Agriculture and its Agri-business Value Chain. JBQ AFRICA NEWS: JBQ AFRICA PARTICIPATES IN…
ABOUT EMMA’S KNOLL LOGISTICS & SUPPLIES LIMITED Emma’s Knoll Logistics & Supplies Limited is a Nairobi-based provider of world-class logistics and supply chain management services. The company has built a wealth of experience, knowledge and success by working with clients and partners to identify key areas of needs and then integrating their services seamlessly while…
ABOUT DT DOBIE: Colonel David Dobie, a veteran of World War 2, started D.T Dobie in 1949. From humble beginnings, the company started out with the Mercedes-Benz franchise for East Africa which included both passenger and heavy commercial vehicles. In 1964, the organization was awarded the sole franchise distributorship of Nissan passenger and light commercial…
ABOUT BIMEDA: Bimeda is a global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products. Bimeda Limited (Kenya) is part of the wider Bimeda AMEA business unit, which has a strong presence across the Africa, Asia and Middle East regions. Bimeda Limited is one of the largest veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors in Eastern and Central Africa.…
ABOUT LETS GO TRAVEL: Let’s Go Travel Uniglobe is one of East Africa’s best known and longest established Tour Operators and Travel Agents, started in 1979 by Alan Dixson, who has managed the company ever since. It is IATA accredited. Let’s Go Travel became a member of the Uniglobe Travel franchise in 2004. The Uniglobe system…
ABOUT MYDAWA: MYDAWA, is founded on the premise of Live Well, Stay Well and Get Well. MYDAWA strives to ensure that every Kenyan can get quality, secure and affordable medicine and wellness products online. The team of pharm techs and pharmacists on-call help you understand your prescription to ensure that you start on the right…
ABOUT SELF HELP AFRICA: Self Help Africa is a leading international development charity with expertise in small-scale farming and growing family-farm businesses. Self Help Africa is motivated by injustice, by their expertise in small-scale agriculture and family-farm business, and the opportunity to help small farmers change the lives of their families. SELF HELP AFRICA –…
ABOUT EABL: East Africa’s leading branded alcohol beverage business with an outstanding collection of brands that range from beer, spirits and adult non alcoholic drinks (ANADs). With breweries, distilleries, support industries and a distribution network across the region, the group’s diversity is an important factor in delivering the highest quality brands to East African consumers…
ABOUT ARAMEX: Aramex has rapidly grown into a global brand, recognized for its customized services and innovative products. Listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and based in the UAE, Aramex is centrally located at the crossroads between East and West, which allows the company to provide customized logistics solutions anywhere in the world effectively…
ABOUT AFRICA HEALTH BUSINESS: Developing key relationships has become an ever-increasingly and more strategic way for business to grow. Strategic relationships allow businesses to cross-promote, build on each other’s strengths, fill in gaps in areas of growth, share intelligence, attract new customers and expand business offerings to existing customers. Additionally, partners can advocate for an…
ABOUT ABC EXPAT: ABC Expat was founded in 2015 in Nairobi (Kenya). Since inception we have helped our clients from all over the world to set up and operate successfully in Africa. With headquarters in France, we have offices now in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Morocco and Egypt. Global business…
Since its inception, Business Ireland Kenya (BIK) has worked to become a well – renown business association that works to enhance membership through a combination of strategies that include value-adding activities, collaboration with key partners, sharing of insightful resources and the leadership of an excellent Steering Committee. While 2021 has been a challenging year, we…
DATE: FRIDAY, 10TH DECEMBER VENUE: TAMARIND TREE HOTEL PAX: 40 FORMAT: HYBRID Agenda Welcome by Stephen Fagan: Co-Chair of Business Ireland Kenya AGM Elements: Review of 2021 activities Presentation of accounts Election of Office Bearers Amendments to the Constitution Keynote Address by Mr. Edward Mungai – Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) and…
Thursday, 29th April – Business Ireland Kenya hosted a highly informative webinar themed: Key updates and focus on the logistics industry. The engaging session featured an excellent panel of speakers including Mr. Gilbert Langat – CEO at the Shippers Council of Eastern Africa and Mr. Eddie…
15th April 2021: Art in the time of COVID exhibition During the event week, Business Ireland Kenya (BIK) supported the art exhibition held to highlight and uplift Brighter Communities Worldwide’s work in Kenya. 7 Independent Nairobi-based Lady Artists formed a collective to host an Art Exhibition in April part of which, is to raiseawareness and…
Business Ireland Kenya is seeking the services of a cybersecurity consultant/company to create a well-researched, user-friendly cybersecurity handbook (in digital and hardcopy format) for use by BIK members. The handbook will act as a summary resource on cybersecurity management within the business context in Kenya. See the detailed TOR below: BUSINESS IRELAND KENYA – TERMS…
INVITATION TO APPLY FOR CONSIDERATION TO JOIN THE KEPSA SME ACCELERATOR PROGRAM – COHORT 1, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EMBASSY OF IRELAND The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) with support from the Embassy of Ireland in Kenya is launching an SME accelerator program. This program is designed to support SMEs to increase the value of…
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For more than 130 years, companies around the world have depended on Intertek to help ensure the quality and safety of their products, processes and systems.
Intertek goes beyond testing, inspecting and certifying products; the company is a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Through a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and industry-leading technical expertise, Intertek provides innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification services to customers. The company incorporates a systemic approach to supporting customers’ Quality Assurance efforts in each of the areas of their operations including R&D, raw materials sourcing, components suppliers, manufacturing, transportation, distribution and retail channels, and consumer management.
Intertek is an industry leader with more than 43,800 employees in 1,000 locations in over 100 countries serving local and global market.
Are you a member and would like to get in contact with another organization within BIK? Please contact the secretariat via info@businessireland.co.ke for additional introductions. We continue to encourage partnership between members and are keen to support enhanced interaction between members.
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