{
  "id": 9575687,
  "title": "KNCCI, Murang’a discuss investment opportunities as ACIS 2026 gathers momentum",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/kncci-muranga-discuss-investment-opportunities-as-acis-2026-gathers",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-24T15:49:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/business/kncci-muranga-discuss-investment-opportunities-as-acis-2026-gathers-momentum"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and Murang'a County have discussed leveraging the Chamber's extensive business networks to attract investment to the area as preparations for the Africa Commerce and Industrial Summit (ACIS) 2026 gather pace. Governor Irungu Kang'ata met with KNCCI representatives ahead of the Murang'a Investors Dinner to explore collaboration opportunities for investment promotion and trade. KNCCI President Dr. Erick Rutto, Vice President Mustafa Ramadhan, and CEO KK Mutai hosted the Governor. Governor Kang'ata presented Murang'a's flagship projects in health, agriculture, education, and trade, emphasizing the need for private-sector involvement. KNCCI's networks and connections with international investors were highlighted as a key avenue for Murang'a's opportunities. Dr. Rutto emphasized the Chamber's role in advocacy and market intelligence, pledging support for directing investments to Murang'a's zones. The meeting also addressed Murang'a's participation in ACIS 2026, providing the county an opportunity to showcase its investment prospects and forge strategic partnerships. Mediamax Network Limited, led by CEO Ken Ngaruiya, pledged to amplify ACIS 2026 through its media platforms. Representatives from KNCCI, Murang'a County, Mediamax, and the ACIS 2026 organizing team attended the meeting as preparations for the summit intensified.",
  "summary": "The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and Murang’a County have discussed ways of leveraging the Chamber’s extensive business networks to attract local and international investors to the county as preparations for the Africa Commerce and Industrial Summit (ACIS) 2026) gather momentum. The discussions took place when Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata paid a […]",
  "key_points": [
    "KNCCI and Murang'a County explore investment opportunities.",
    "Governor Kang at meets KNCCI representatives for collaboration.",
    "ACIS 2026 summit to highlight Murang'a investment prospects."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}