What we offer members in Kenya and members outside


What We Offer

Benefits for Members in Kenya:
Networking
  • Monthly networking events (venues and timings varied to meet different preferences). 
  • Monthly informal drinks
  • Meeting incoming trade missions
  • Events with other local and regional organizations
  • Quarterly security briefing 
Information
 
  • Updates from the Chamber, British High Commission and affiliated organisations
  • Access to security briefings organised by the Chamber and the British High Commission
  • Briefings on topical issues at monthly events (digests available online afterwards when appropriate)
  • Past briefings on advocacy
  • Access for individual members to trainings organised by BCCK
  • Access to general research and marketing information
  • Access to information released by British Chambers in UK and other members
Advocacy
  • General advocacy for collective issues. Committees are established, where appropriate, to pool key concerns
  • Advocacy may be conjunction with other Chambers or Kenyan bodies, depending on the issues being raised and an assessment of what will be the most effective approach for each issue
Marketing
  • The Chamber will market Kenya to the British Chambers in UK and support trade missions coming to Kenya
  • Invitations to meet incoming trade missions
  • Regular round up to rebroadcast members’ events, press releases and other activities
  • BCCK website – linked to British Chambers in UK and other organisations
  • BCCK representation at annual ‘Explore Export’ and other DIT events in UK and abroad
Discounts
  • Discounts and offers from members and other organisations for Chamber members.
Connections
Connections to government and private sector

  • Private group receptions with visits from High Ministerial Government VIP 
  • Quarterly roundtable Business Breakfast meetings with the High Commissioner, to facilitate and lobby issues pertinent to the respective business sector
  • Full-page profile in Member Directory (includes embedded videos and reports)
  • One free e-shot every quarter for company services / products / offers
  • One 10-min slot per annum to speak at the British Chamber Networking Breakfast
  • Opportunity to use High Commissioner’s Residence / Air House for corporate events (subject to availability and associated fees), including British Chamber guest invites
  • Private group receptions with visits from High Ministerial Government VIP 
  • Quarterly roundtable Business Breakfast meetings with the High Commissioner, to facilitate and lobby issues pertinent to the respective business sector
  • Full-page profile in Member Directory (includes embedded videos and reports)
  • One free e-shot every quarter for company services / products / offers
  • One 10-min slot per annum to speak at the British Chamber Networking Breakfast
Networking:
  • All senior management able to attend BCCK events.  Any cost will be on a pro rata basis
  • Invitations to additional events organised by DBT and BHC
  • Priority invitations on ministerial visits
 
Information:
  • Opportunity to nominate who in the organisation receives BCCK email communication and updates
  • Any member of the organisation can attend briefings and trainings organised by BCCK (numbers may have to be capped for individual events depending on the size of the venue etc).  All costs will be on a pro rata basis
  • Access to reports and market research papers commissioned by BCCK
Advocacy:
  • Opportunity to appoint company members to BCCK advocacy committees
  • Support, usually across a sector, to resolve issues
Marketing:
  • Marketing on the Chamber member-to-member monthly online offers
  • Marketing support using BCCK and DBT contacts to reach Government of Kenya, parastatals and the international diplomatic corps; as well as targeted introductions and invitations to BCCK members
  • Listing in online member directory on BCCK website (access to the directory is free and is expected to be used by members and companies in UK looking to do business in Kenya)
  • Sponsorship opportunities at events
  • Ability to advertise on BCCK website (separate fees apply)


Benefits for Businesses Outside Kenya:
Market Insight
  • Access to directory of services provided by BCCK members
  • Market or sector overview
  • Specific information on work permits, company registration, Kenyan tax etc.
Getting Started
  • Access to office space, meeting rooms
  • Matchmaking services - introductions to agents, suppliers and distributors and potential customers, mostly BCCK members
  • Professional business services – introductions to trusted lawyers, accountants, tax advisors and other support services
  • Support from DIT Overseas programme management service
Building market share
  • Advice on the best routes to market
  • Support for launches and marketing new products and services
  • Access satellite offices in larger markets