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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
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 nomineesRecognises 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
Rift Valley Products Ltd
3,265 votes
Winner
Elgon Kenya
3,265 votes
AMCCO PROPERTIES LIMITED
2,574 votes
Rio Fish Ltd
Angela Odero · Homa Bay County
262 votes
Keysh Graphic Designs
105 votes
QI
Qareen International Ltd
50 votes
Abraham Gina Adams
40 votes
IM
Isiah Mutuma - Lifta Kenya limited
11 votes
Muthokinju Paints and Cement
NN
Nyota Njema Real Estate
MSME Excellence Award
14 nomineesRecognises 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
Betty Karimi
7,959 votes
ALEX MUNENE NYAWIRA MURIUKI
6,800 votes
PERPETUA WAIRIMA
6,492 votes
GRAPPA FASHION
Alice Karanja
5,440 votes
Kiseki Limited
James Mwendwa Kitavi
2,470 votes
Faith Chepwogen
445 votes
EPIQUE Foods Limited
278 votes
Mwihaki Intimates
Hilda Mwihaki
130 votes
Jimmyjey Ke limited
100 votes
Chania Agrihub Limited
27 votes
SUNFLOWER EVENTS (K) LTD
20 votes
BRITWAYS RETAIL SOLUTIONS
Dixon Okech
Jesmart design
Digital Transformation & Innovation Award
20 nomineesRecognises 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
Digital Innovator
12,812 votes
JOB KARIUKI MACHINI
Digital Innovator
1,510 votes
The Cube Innovation hub
Digital Innovator
1,413 votes
Macleans Matanyi Serede
Digital Innovator
885 votes
RLC Services Limited
Racheal Lukania Chibuyi · Mombasa County
498 votes
Greatlakes Fish Feeds Limited
Mathilda Amollo · Utonga Beach, Bondo Sub-county, Siaya
350 votes
Allan Rop
Digital Innovator
291 votes
Mizani Innovation Hub
Digital Innovator
209 votes
X-infotech Africa
Digital Innovator
160 votes
H
Hackhouse
Digital Innovator
100 votes
KiliMax Software
Digital Innovator
79 votes
Hokela Interactive Africa
Digital Innovator
50 votes
Vilcom Networks Limited
Digital Innovator
35 votes
Orient Asset Managers Ltd
10 votes
ABRAHAM ODHIAMBO
Digital Innovator
1 votes
JH
Jubilee Health Insurance
Digital Innovator
1 votes
SNAP ENTERPRISES
Digital Innovator
1 votes
Darubini Screening Int. Co. Ltd
Digital Innovator
1 votes
Manuart Digital
Digital Innovator
EC
Elige Communications Limited - Ambia App
Digital Innovator
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
24 nomineesRecognises 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
CHARITY KAMAU
Woman Entrepreneur
59,837 votes
Pamela Olet
Woman Entrepreneur
55,242 votes
Felista Mweki Changwony - Imanti WBL Hub
Woman Entrepreneur
13,772 votes
Betty Karimi
Woman Entrepreneur
9,586 votes
Ebla Dakane Hassan
Woman Entrepreneur
5,613 votes
Nancy Wambui Gacheru
Woman Entrepreneur
2,999 votes
yolanda anzere
Woman Entrepreneur
2,422 votes
Lucy Njine-Maina
Woman Entrepreneur
2,325 votes
El Shaddai Suppliers
Woman Entrepreneur
2,188 votes
MA
Mama Amina Samaki Enterprise
Amina Bakari Mohamed · Pate Island, Lamu County
1,264 votes
Judy Njenga - Wa simo
Woman Entrepreneur
1,232 votes
ADRIENNE W. MURIGU -Tiankara Creations
Woman Entrepreneur
477 votes
Constatine obuya, Victoria Aqua Farm
397 votes
Agnes Limo
Woman Entrepreneur
360 votes
MH
Mama Hassan Enterprises
Shamira Shaban · Kisumu County
309 votes
Everlyne Teresiah mbingi
Woman Entrepreneur
221 votes
Patricia Achieng
Woman Entrepreneur
172 votes
Leah Wakathare Karangi
Woman Entrepreneur
163 votes
Nelly Nkatha Mugo
Woman Entrepreneur
141 votes
MS
Mama Samaki Women Group
Florence Awino · Port Victoria, Siaya County
131 votes
Annie mwihaki mwangi jj
Woman Entrepreneur
82 votes
PAULINE OTUGA
Woman Entrepreneur
50 votes
Hellen Mokeira
Woman Entrepreneur
27 votes
PP
PK Pauline Favoured
Woman Entrepreneur
10 votes
Sustainability & Responsible Business Award
24 nomineesRecognises 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
Lake Front Fisheries
Faith Mercy Atieno · Kadiala Beach, Rarieda Sub-county, Siaya
26,307 votes
Momul Tea Factory
25,647 votes
COW project CBO
3,013 votes
Stanley Kamau Miring'u
2,700 votes
James kagwe
2,378 votes
Gacharage Tea Factory
1,229 votes
Florence Dorah Achieng
895 votes
Eunistar Art
612 votes
OPTIVEN LIMITED
600 votes
VIVIAN AWUOR OLUOCH
534 votes
Green Bin Pros Ltd
477 votes
Mungania Tea Factory
401 votes
Gitugi Tea Factory
395 votes
Eng. James Mwendwa Kitavi
242 votes
Mr. Perminus Kariuki
127 votes
Ikumbi Tea Factory
75 votes
LENOX ONYANGO
70 votes
SAMUEL WHESLEY
26 votes
CP Solar Resources Ltd
21 votes
Ann Muasa
13 votes
Drawing Dreams Initiative
10 votes
CA
Chania Agrihub Limited
1 votes
Willy Kenei
Purple Dot International Limited
Chamber Award — County Chapters
24 nomineesRecognises 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
Wajir
County Chamber
30,815 votes
Turkana
County Chamber
24,875 votes
Nyamira
County Chamber
22,612 votes
Nakuru
County Chamber
10,896 votes
Isiolo
County Chamber
5,610 votes
VIHIGA
County Chamber
4,522 votes
Kirinyaga
County Chamber
3,012 votes
Bomet
County Chamber
2,463 votes
Kajiado
County Chamber
2,373 votes
Kakamega
County Chamber
2,177 votes
Kisii
County Chamber
2,122 votes
KISUMU
County Chamber
1,741 votes
Kiambu
County Chamber
1,626 votes
Meru
County Chamber
1,237 votes
Makueni
County Chamber
1,202 votes
Machakos
County Chamber
1,181 votes
Bungoma
County Chamber
1,103 votes
Homa Bay
County Chamber
767 votes
Embu
County Chamber
701 votes
Tharaka Nithi
County Chamber
648 votes
Kitui
County Chamber
526 votes
Narok
County Chamber
510 votes
Garissa
County Chamber
462 votes
Nandi
County Chamber
415 votes
Startup Company Award
8 nomineesRecognises 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
Startup Innovator
3,531 votes
Neledu branding solutions
Startup Innovator
1,163 votes
Nala Foods Africa Ltd
Subira Singizi · Kwale County
1,044 votes
Chepsir Innovatus
858 votes
CA
Chania Agrihub Limited
Startup Innovator
3 votes
Babazuri Daniel
Startup Innovator
EL
Ecobana Limited
Startup Innovator
KL
Kulea Lulu Ltd
Youth in Business Award
24 nomineesRecognises 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
Youth Entrepreneur
10,893 votes
AMINA MOHAMED ABDI
Youth Entrepreneur
10,621 votes
Salad Wako Dawa
BIIQILTUU HOTEL
7,197 votes
Allan Rop
Youth Entrepreneur
2,021 votes
Jerry Mwenda
Youth Entrepreneur
2,005 votes
Yvonne afandi
Youth Entrepreneur
1,222 votes
VN
Victor Nick Obwanda
Youth Entrepreneur
716 votes
Ingrid Nyaribari
Youth Entrepreneur
680 votes
HJ
Hebron Junior
Laura Mnyazi Barawa · Kilifi County
619 votes
Samson Rop
Youth Entrepreneur
320 votes
Naskia ventures limited
246 votes
Lucas Olewe
Youth Entrepreneur
183 votes
Francis Omondi Alego
Youth Entrepreneur
181 votes
Emmanuel Noi
Creative Enterprise
121 votes
Joel Mumo Mutua
Youth Entrepreneur
119 votes
Stephen Funana Buya
115 votes
FO
Firdaus Omar Sheikh
Youth Entrepreneur
74 votes
ISMAEL WARIO SHORA -TANA ORGANIZATION FOR PASTROLIST AID(TOP AID)
Youth Entrepreneur
70 votes
HOMA-BAY YOUTH IN AGRIBUSINESS CBO
Youth Entrepreneur
24 votes
Flowedge Industrial Solution Ltd
Youth Entrepreneur
12 votes
Ojuma EMOJONG Alfred
Youth Entrepreneur
4 votes
PK
Perminus Kariuki
Youth Entrepreneur
1 votes
Mamuza Engineering
Youth Entrepreneur
MW
Michael Wangai
Youth Entrepreneur
Trade, Logistics & Supply Chain Award
7 nominees Winner
DT
Dahlia Trading Company Ltd
Trade Leader
3,852 votes
DAIMTU AGENCIES LIMITED
Trade Leader
1,934 votes
Jonerics Cargo Forwarders Limited
Trade Leader
1,716 votes
Bepak Logistics Ltd
Trade Leader
433 votes
Mitchell Cotts
Trade Leader
131 votes
MI
Modest International
Trade Leader
1 votes
Urgent Cargo
Trade Leader
Agribusiness & Agro-Processing Award
11 nominees Winner
Patricia Achieng
Agribusiness Champion
10,825 votes
LM
LabedCash Marine Enterprises
Agribusiness Champion
9,272 votes
Sumseron Coffee & Tea limited
9,134 votes
John Wainaina
Agribusiness Champion
8,151 votes
Dr. Peter Karanja
Agribusiness Champion
4,243 votes
Adan Abdinur Abdi -Nana Jajab Agro Farm Association
Agribusiness Champion
462 votes
Kieru limited
Agribusiness Champion
269 votes
Ginene Limited
Agribusiness Champion
248 votes
Javans Coffee Limited
Agribusiness Champion
201 votes
IKUMBI TEA FACTORY CO.LTD
Agribusiness Champion
81 votes
Jocasce limited
Agribusiness Champion
1 votes
Financial Services & Business Enabler
13 nominees Winner
Tower SACCO
Financial Enabler
2,474 votes
INUA DEVELOPMENT SACCO LTD
1,616 votes
MENA BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
Financial Enabler
580 votes
Octagon Africa
Financial Enabler
103 votes
Ecobank
Financial Enabler
64 votes
AMREF SACCO
Financial Enabler
63 votes
Jijenge Credit Limited
Financial Enabler
32 votes
Minet
Financial Enabler
31 votes
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB)
Financial Enabler
21 votes
Mwalimu National DT Sacco
Financial Enabler
1 votes
TC
Tax Credit Consulting
Financial Enabler
SBM Bank
Financial Enabler
Faulu Bank
Financial Enabler
Manufacturing & Value Addition Award
14 nominees Winner
Kangaroo Brands Limited
Manufacturing Leader
9,362 votes
Thika Cloth Mills
Manufacturing Leader
7,564 votes
Naneuleshan Apparel Ltd
Manufacturing Leader
4,563 votes
EABL PLC
1,981 votes
Orchard Natural Products Limited
Manufacturing Leader
497 votes
Bliss pearls
Manufacturing Leader
301 votes
Indomie Kenya
Manufacturing Leader
232 votes
British American Tobacco
Manufacturing Leader
188 votes
L'Oréal East Africa
Manufacturing Leader
10 votes
Giltech fabricators ltd
Manufacturing Leader
1 votes
BI
Buildex Interior Co Ltd
Manufacturing Leader
HI
Hacco Industries
Manufacturing Leader
Nestle Kenya
Manufacturing Leader
SS
Sheffield Steels Limited
Manufacturing Leader
Business Creatives Awards
7 nominees Winner
Bonaventure Ogeto Gisemba
Creative Enterprise
9,225 votes
Ilonito Designers Collections
8,052 votes
TOROCHAN CEREALS AND SPICES
Creative Enterprise
7,480 votes
The Arts Group
Creative Enterprise
407 votes
Taskin Butt
Creative Enterprise
305 votes
Film Sunset
Creative Enterprise
100 votes
Charles Mwaura
Creative Enterprise
32 votes
Tourism & Hospitality Excellence
11 nominees Winner
Pampkins Grill Limited
Hospitality Leader
6,211 votes
Prudential Travels Limited
Hospitality Leader
2,548 votes
Golf Hotel Kakamega
Hospitality Leader
1,016 votes
The Arts Group
Hospitality Leader
982 votes
Victorian Travel Solutions Ltd
Hospitality Leader
256 votes
Sarova Hotels
Hospitality Leader
157 votes
BuuPass Kenya Limited
Hospitality Leader
152 votes
Ngatia Magondu
Hospitality Leader
70 votes
PrideInn Hotels, Resorts & Camps
10 votes
Enashipai Resort and Spa
Hospitality Leader
1 votes
Adequate Safaris
Hospitality Leader
Diaspora Investment & Enterprise Award
9 nominees Winner
AN
Ali Nur Mumin
5,272 votes
Imani Christian School
Diaspora Investor
1,753 votes
Capital Compass Group Limited
Diaspora Investor
1,411 votes
Finsco Africa
Diaspora Investor
1,011 votes
Chams Media Limited
Diaspora Investor
521 votes
AF
Afeeda Farms Ltd
Diaspora Investor
151 votes
HFCB Group Plc
Diaspora Investor
80 votes
OL
OPTIVEN LIMITED
Diaspora Investor
21 votes
Njoro canning factory limited
Diaspora Investor
10 votes
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