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KNCCI @ 60 — ACIS Gala Awards 2026
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14 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 Uhuru Gardens National Monument & Museum, Nairobi
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Part of the Africa Commerce & Industry Summit (ACIS) 2026 — a summit, awards gala, exhibition and dinner presented by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to mark its 60th anniversary. The ACIS Gala Awards recognise outstanding Kenyan businesses and entrepreneurs across 8 public categories plus 3 special recognitions, culminating in a gala dinner where winners are announced.
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Company of the Year
10 nominees

Recognises revenue and market-share growth, sector leadership, resilience, sound governance and Companies Act compliance, and contribution to the Kenyan economy through job creation and local supply-chain integration.

Winner
INUA DEVELOPMENT SACCO LTD
INUA DEVELOPMENT SACCO LTD
50 votes
Abraham Gina Adams
Abraham Gina Adams
30 votes
Rift Valley Prodcuts Ltd
Rift Valley Prodcuts Ltd
21 votes
AMCCO PROPERTIES LIMITED
AMCCO PROPERTIES LIMITED
IM
Isiah Mutuma - Lifta Kenya limited
Elgon Kenya
Elgon Kenya
Keysh Graphic Designs
Keysh Graphic Designs
QI
Qareen International Ltd
Muthokinju Paints and Cement
Muthokinju Paints and Cement
NN
Nyota Njema Real Estate
MSME Excellence Award
14 nominees

Recognises a Micro or Small Enterprise (per the MSME Act, 2012) demonstrating year-on-year growth, sound bookkeeping and formalisation, and positive contribution to its local community or county economy.

Winner
PERPETUA WAIRIMA
PERPETUA WAIRIMA
539 votes
ALEX MUNENE NYAWIRA MURIUKI
ALEX MUNENE NYAWIRA MURIUKI
356 votes
Betty Karimi
Betty Karimi
211 votes
Jimmyjey Ke limited
Jimmyjey Ke limited
100 votes
GRAPPA FASHION
GRAPPA FASHION
Alice Karanja
50 votes
FC
Faith Chepbwogen
47 votes
CA
Chania Agrihub Limited
1 votes
Mwihaki Intimates
Mwihaki Intimates
Hilda Mwihaki
Kiseki Limited
Kiseki Limited
James Mwendwa Kitavi
BRITWAYS RETAIL SOLUTIONS
BRITWAYS RETAIL SOLUTIONS
EPIQUE Foods Limited
EPIQUE Foods Limited
Dixon Okech
Dixon Okech
Jesmart design
Jesmart design
SUNFLOWER EVENTS (K) LTD
SUNFLOWER EVENTS (K) LTD
Digital Transformation & Innovation Award
18 nominees

Recognises adoption of digital tools — mobile money, e-commerce, cloud systems or automation — producing a measurable gain in efficiency, reach or customer experience, and alignment with Kenya's digital economy.

Winner
Damaris Wanjiku Njeri
Damaris Wanjiku Njeri
Digital Innovator
3,000 votes
JOB KARIUKI MACHINI
JOB KARIUKI MACHINI
Digital Innovator
410 votes
TC
The Cube Innovation hub
Digital Innovator
191 votes
Macleans Matanyi Serede
Macleans Matanyi Serede
Digital Innovator
166 votes
MI
Mizani Innovation Hub
Digital Innovator
102 votes
H
Hackhouse
Digital Innovator
100 votes
XA
X-infotech Africa
Digital Innovator
60 votes
SNAP ENTERPRISES
SNAP ENTERPRISES
Digital Innovator
1 votes
KS
KiliMax Software
Digital Innovator
ABRAHAM ODHIAMBO
ABRAHAM ODHIAMBO
Digital Innovator
Manuart Digital
Manuart Digital
Digital Innovator
JH
Jubilee Health Insurance
Digital Innovator
Orient Asset Managers Ltd
Orient Asset Managers Ltd
DS
Darubini Screening Int. Co. Ltd
Digital Innovator
VN
Vilcom Networks Limited
Digital Innovator
Allan Rop
Allan Rop
Digital Innovator
Hokela Interactive Africa
Hokela Interactive Africa
Digital Innovator
EC
Elige Communications Limited - Ambia App
Digital Innovator
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
21 nominees

Recognises a business at least 51% owned or founded by a woman, with demonstrated growth, impact beyond the business — mentorship, job creation for women — and ability to navigate sector-specific and Kenyan market barriers.

Winner
Ebla Dakane Hassan
Ebla Dakane Hassan
Woman Entrepreneur
1,595 votes
yolanda anzere
yolanda anzere
Woman Entrepreneur
1,467 votes
Nancy Wambui Gacheru
Nancy Wambui Gacheru
Woman Entrepreneur
1,448 votes
Lucy Njine-Maina
Lucy Njine-Maina
Woman Entrepreneur
1,211 votes
El Shaddai Suppliers
El Shaddai Suppliers
Woman Entrepreneur
886 votes
CHARITY KAMAU
CHARITY KAMAU
Woman Entrepreneur
868 votes
Judy Njenga - Wa simo
Judy Njenga - Wa simo
Woman Entrepreneur
689 votes
Imanti WBL hub
Imanti WBL hub
Woman Entrepreneur
547 votes
Constatine obuya, Victoria Aqua Farm
Constatine obuya, Victoria Aqua Farm
246 votes
Everlyne Teresiah mbingi
Everlyne Teresiah mbingi
Woman Entrepreneur
221 votes
Betty Karimi
Betty Karimi
Woman Entrepreneur
152 votes
ADRIENNE W. MURIGU -Tiankara Creations
ADRIENNE W. MURIGU -Tiankara Creations
Woman Entrepreneur
112 votes
Leah Wakathare Karangi
Leah Wakathare Karangi
Woman Entrepreneur
81 votes
Hellen Mokeira
Hellen Mokeira
Woman Entrepreneur
10 votes
Patricia Achieng
Patricia Achieng
Woman Entrepreneur
6 votes
AL
Agnes Limo
Woman Entrepreneur
2 votes
AM
Annie mwihaki mwangi jj
Woman Entrepreneur
1 votes
PO
Pamela Olet
Woman Entrepreneur
PAULINE OTUGA
PAULINE OTUGA
Woman Entrepreneur
PP
PK Pauline Favoured
Woman Entrepreneur
Nelly Nkatha Mugo
Nelly Nkatha Mugo
Woman Entrepreneur
Sustainability & Responsible Business Award
24 nominees

Recognises a documented CSR or sustainability programme with measurable outcomes, statutory compliance (Employment Act, NSSF, SHIF, PAYE), and responsible business conduct — governance, ethical sourcing, anti-corruption, NEMA compliance.

Winner
Florence Dorah Achieng
Florence Dorah Achieng
350 votes
Eunistar Art
Eunistar Art
336 votes
Green Bin Pros Ltd
Green Bin Pros Ltd
243 votes
COW project CBO
COW project CBO
111 votes
James kagwe
James kagwe
45 votes
SAMUEL WHESLEY
SAMUEL WHESLEY
26 votes
Willy Kenei
Willy Kenei
Mr. Perminus Kariuki
Mr. Perminus Kariuki
Eng. James Mwendwa Kitavi
Eng. James Mwendwa Kitavi
SK
Stanley Kamau Miring'u
LENOX ONYANGO
LENOX ONYANGO
Gacharage Tea Factory
Gacharage Tea Factory
Ikumbi Tea Factory
Ikumbi Tea Factory
Momul Tea Factory
Momul Tea Factory
Mungania Tea Factory
Mungania Tea Factory
Drawing Dreams Initiative
Drawing Dreams Initiative
OPTIVEN LIMITED
OPTIVEN LIMITED
CA
Chania Agrihub Limited
VIVIAN AWUOR OLUOCH
VIVIAN AWUOR OLUOCH
Purple Dot International Limited
Purple Dot International Limited
Ann Muasa
Ann Muasa
CP Solar Resources Ltd
CP Solar Resources Ltd
benard odongo
benard odongo
GT
Gitugi Tea Factory
Chamber Award — County Chapters
24 nominees

Recognises a KNCCI county chapter for membership growth and retention, level of activity — events, advocacy, member engagement — and demonstrated impact on the county's business environment, scored on a per-member basis.

Winner
KISUMU
KISUMU
County Chamber
585 votes
VIHIGA
VIHIGA
County Chamber
364 votes
Nakuru
Nakuru
County Chamber
214 votes
Nairobi
Nairobi
County Chamber
110 votes
Laikipia
Laikipia
County Chamber
100 votes
Kirinyaga
Kirinyaga
County Chamber
81 votes
Busia
Busia
County Chamber
56 votes
Uasin Gishu
Uasin Gishu
County Chamber
52 votes
Garissa
Garissa
County Chamber
51 votes
Embu
Embu
County Chamber
35 votes
Kilifi
Kilifi
County Chamber
22 votes
Makueni
Makueni
County Chamber
21 votes
Kericho
Kericho
County Chamber
12 votes
Tharaka Nithi
Tharaka Nithi
County Chamber
12 votes
Nandi
Nandi
County Chamber
10 votes
Tana River
Tana River
County Chamber
10 votes
Kajiado
Kajiado
County Chamber
1 votes
Mandera
Mandera
County Chamber
1 votes
Meru
Meru
County Chamber
1 votes
Nyamira
Nyamira
County Chamber
1 votes
Baringo
Baringo
County Chamber
Bomet
Bomet
County Chamber
Bungoma
Bungoma
County Chamber
Elgeyo Marakwet
Elgeyo Marakwet
County Chamber
Startup Company Award
7 nominees

Recognises a business registered in Kenya for no more than 3 years, annual turnover below KES 5 million, at least 50 paying customers, and proof of funding secured or investment readiness.

Winner
AMCCO PROPERTIES LIMITED
AMCCO PROPERTIES LIMITED
Startup Innovator
51 votes
CA
Chania Agrihub Limited
Startup Innovator
1 votes
Babazuri Daniel
Babazuri Daniel
Startup Innovator
Neledu branding solutions
Neledu branding solutions
Startup Innovator
EL
Ecobana Limited
Startup Innovator
KL
Kulea Lulu Ltd
Chepsir Innovatus
Chepsir Innovatus
Youth in Business Award
23 nominees

Recognises a business at least 51% owned or founded by individuals aged 18-35, with evidence of profit reinvestment, youth employed or formally engaged, and year-on-year revenue or active-user growth.

Winner
Boniface mwenda kinyua
Boniface mwenda kinyua
Youth Entrepreneur
1,485 votes
AMINA MOHAMED ABDI
AMINA MOHAMED ABDI
Youth Entrepreneur
1,134 votes
Yvonne afandi
Yvonne afandi
Youth Entrepreneur
1,040 votes
Salad Wako Dawa
Salad Wako Dawa
BIIQILTUU HOTEL
652 votes
VN
Victor Nick Obwanda
Youth Entrepreneur
454 votes
Ingrid Nyaribari
Ingrid Nyaribari
Youth Entrepreneur
425 votes
Samson Rop
Samson Rop
Youth Entrepreneur
295 votes
Naskia ventures limited
Naskia ventures limited
160 votes
ISMAEL WARIO SHORA -TANA ORGANIZATION FOR PASTROLIST AID(TOP AID)
ISMAEL WARIO SHORA -TANA ORGANIZATION FOR PASTROLIST AID(TOP AID)
Youth Entrepreneur
70 votes
Jerry Mwenda
Jerry Mwenda
Youth Entrepreneur
50 votes
Joel Mumo Mutua
Joel Mumo Mutua
Youth Entrepreneur
24 votes
Francis Omondi Alego
Francis Omondi Alego
Youth Entrepreneur
23 votes
HOMA-BAY YOUTH IN AGRIBUSINESS CBO
HOMA-BAY YOUTH IN AGRIBUSINESS CBO
Youth Entrepreneur
22 votes
Allan Rop
Allan Rop
Youth Entrepreneur
11 votes
Flowedge Industrial Solution Ltd
Flowedge Industrial Solution Ltd
Youth Entrepreneur
11 votes
Ojuma EMOJONG Alfred
Ojuma EMOJONG Alfred
Youth Entrepreneur
1 votes
Mamuza Engineering
Mamuza Engineering
Youth Entrepreneur
MW
Michael Wangai
Youth Entrepreneur
Lucas Olewe
Lucas Olewe
Youth Entrepreneur
Stephen Funana Buya
Stephen Funana Buya
FO
Firdaus Omar Sheikh
Youth Entrepreneur
PK
Perminus Kariuki
Youth Entrepreneur
SF
Stephen Funana Buya
Trade, Logistics & Supply Chain Award
7 nominees
Winner
DT
Dahlia Trading Company Ltd
Trade Leader
1,869 votes
DAIMTU AGENCIES LIMITED
DAIMTU AGENCIES LIMITED
Trade Leader
924 votes
MI
Modest International
Trade Leader
1 votes
Bepak Logistics Ltd
Bepak Logistics Ltd
Trade Leader
Kuehne Nagel
Kuehne Nagel
Trade Leader
Urgent Cargo
Urgent Cargo
Trade Leader
MC
Michelle Cotts
Trade Leader
Agribusiness & Agro-Processing Award
11 nominees
Winner
Dr. Peter Karanja
Dr. Peter Karanja
Agribusiness Champion
2,263 votes
Patricia Achieng
Patricia Achieng
Agribusiness Champion
1,216 votes
Adan Abdinur Abdi -Nana Jajab Agro Farm Association
Adan Abdinur Abdi -Nana Jajab Agro Farm Association
Agribusiness Champion
187 votes
Ginene Limited
Ginene Limited
Agribusiness Champion
130 votes
Sumseron Coffee & Tea limited
Sumseron Coffee & Tea limited
100 votes
Kieru limited
Kieru limited
Agribusiness Champion
15 votes
Javans Coffee Limited
Javans Coffee Limited
Agribusiness Champion
1 votes
John Wainaina
John Wainaina
Agribusiness Champion
Jocasce limited
Jocasce limited
Agribusiness Champion
IKUMBI TEA FACTORY CO.LTD
IKUMBI TEA FACTORY CO.LTD
Agribusiness Champion
LM
LabedCash Marine Enterprises
Agribusiness Champion
Financial Services & Business Enabler
13 nominees
Winner
M
Minet
Financial Enabler
31 votes
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB)
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB)
Financial Enabler
20 votes
AS
AMREF SACCO
Financial Enabler
14 votes
MENA BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
MENA BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
Financial Enabler
ID
Inua Development Investments
Financial Enabler
JC
Jijenge Credit Limited
Financial Enabler
TC
Tax Credit Consulting
Financial Enabler
MN
Mwalimu National DT Sacco
Financial Enabler
SBM Bank
SBM Bank
Financial Enabler
TS
Tower SACCO
Financial Enabler
FB
Faulu Bank
Financial Enabler
E
Ecobank
Financial Enabler
OA
Octagon Arica
Financial Enabler
Manufacturing & Value Addition Award
14 nominees
Winner
BP
Bliss pearls
Manufacturing Leader
250 votes
Giltech fabricators ltd
Giltech fabricators ltd
Manufacturing Leader
1 votes
Kangaroo Brands Limited
Kangaroo Brands Limited
Manufacturing Leader
Thika Cloth Mills
Thika Cloth Mills
Manufacturing Leader
Naneuleshan Apparel Ltd
Naneuleshan Apparel Ltd
Manufacturing Leader
BA
British American Tobacco
Manufacturing Leader
ON
Orchard Natural Products Limited
Manufacturing Leader
BI
Buildex Interior Co Ltd
Manufacturing Leader
HI
Hacco Industries
Manufacturing Leader
NK
Neslte Kenya
Manufacturing Leader
IK
Indomie Kenya
Manufacturing Leader
SS
Sheffield Steels Limited
Manufacturing Leader
EABL PLC
EABL PLC
LE
L'Oréal East Africa
Manufacturing Leader
Business Creatives Awards
7 nominees
Winner
TOROCHAN CEREALS AND SPICES
TOROCHAN CEREALS AND SPICES
Creative Enterprise
645 votes
Bonaventure Ogeto Gisemba
Bonaventure Ogeto Gisemba
Creative Enterprise
356 votes
Taskin Butt
Taskin Butt
Creative Enterprise
251 votes
Emmanuel Noi
Emmanuel Noi
Creative Enterprise
101 votes
Charles Mwaura
Charles Mwaura
Creative Enterprise
1 votes
FS
Film Sunset
Creative Enterprise
The Arts Group
The Arts Group
Creative Enterprise
Tourism & Hospitality Excellence
10 nominees
Winner
Pampkins Grill Limited
Pampkins Grill Limited
Hospitality Leader
1,099 votes
SH
Sarova Hotels
Hospitality Leader
156 votes
ER
Enashipai Resort and Spa
Hospitality Leader
1 votes
VT
Victorian Travel Slutions Ltd
Hospitality Leader
1 votes
Ngatia Magondu
Ngatia Magondu
Hospitality Leader
BuuPass Kenya Limited
BuuPass Kenya Limited
Hospitality Leader
Prudential Travels Limited
Prudential Travels Limited
Hospitality Leader
GH
Golf Hotel Kakamega
Hospitality Leader
AS
Adequate Safaris
Hospitality Leader
The Arts Group
The Arts Group
Hospitality Leader
Diaspora Investment & Enterprise Award
9 nominees
Winner
Capital Compass Group Limited
Capital Compass Group Limited
Diaspora Investor
421 votes
AN
Ali Nur Mumin
130 votes
FA
Finsco Africa
Diaspora Investor
51 votes
Chams Media Limited
Chams Media Limited
Diaspora Investor
HFCB Group Plc
HFCB Group Plc
Diaspora Investor
Imani Christian School
Imani Christian School
Diaspora Investor
Njoro canning factory limited
Njoro canning factory limited
Diaspora Investor
AF
Afeeda Farms Ltd
Diaspora Investor
OL
OPTIVEN LIMITED
Diaspora Investor
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