How To Join

Members interacting at the March 2025 Breakfast Briefing

Join Our Community

Our intimate business community spans across industry sectors and enterprise sizes, creating excellent networking opportunities and providing a wide and deep knowledge base to draw on.

Joining the BIK community allows you to discuss both challenges and opportunities you’re experiencing, not only helping you to find solutions and access resources to grow your business but also expand your network.

BIK is open to Individuals, Corporates and Overseas members interested in promoting trade between Ireland and Kenya.

EMERALD MEMBERSHIP

This category is designed for businesses engaged in cross‑border trade, those planning to enter the Kenyan or Irish market within the next 12 months, or major investors already active in East African markets.

Ksh 100,000

Eur 1,000

Membership for 3 named representatives.
Bespoke advice and network development for trade, operational and branding challenges.
Exclusive sponsorship opportunities in breakfast networking meetings, social events and bespoke engagements.
Strategic market entry support including market routes, navigating regulations and connections to local stakeholders.
Eligibility to stand for the Steering Committee and other elections.

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

This category caters to companies, with 6+ employees, looking to strengthen connections within the trade ecosystem, increase brand visibility, and discover new market opportunities.

Ksh 70,000

Eur 700

Membership for 2 named representatives.
Priority sponsorship opportunities for co-created events.
Invitation-only speaking opportunities for senior executives at events, roundtables, and breakfast meetings.
Eligibility to be appointed to the Technical Committee.
Eligibility to stand for Steering Committtee and other elections.

ENTREPRENEUR MEMBERSHIP

This category is an entry point for emerging businesses and start‑ups looking to establish a foothold in the Irish‑Kenyan trade ecosystem.

Ksh 40,000

Eur 400

Membership for 1 named representative.
Exclusive networking opportunities including personalised introductions.
Invitation-only speaking opportunities for senior executives.
Eligibility to stand for the Steering Committee and other elections.
Annual Business Spotlight: A feature in BIK’s newsletter, e-shots, and social
media platforms once a year to enhance visibility and build brand
recognition.

PARTNER MEMBERSHIP

This category is designed for organisations such as state bodies, trade associations, academic institutions, and government agencies with strong ties to the private sector.

Ksh 30,000

Eur 300

Membership for 1 named representative.
Co-create strategic and high-impact events such as trade briefings, sector
specific seminars, and knowledge-sharing forums.
Driving join initiatives with BIK and its members on projects that address
trade and development objectives, including research and policy advocacy.
Eligibility to stand for the Steering Committee and other elections.
Thought leadership and program development in the delivery of programs
on critical topics of public and business interest.

Learn more about our membership categories and benefits via the link below.

Membership Categories and Benefits

April Social Networking event with member Taxwise Africa Consulting LLP

Join the Network in Three Easy Steps

Step 1

Review our membership categories and benefits and select the category that best suits your business.

Step 2

Fill in the registration form below with your details and the business information.

Step 3

Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will receive your membership invoice and onboarding information.