About Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA)
Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is the private sector apex and umbrella body set up in 2003, to bring together business community in a single voice to engage and influence public policy for an enabling business environment. The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is a limited liability membership organization.
KEPSA’s Vision is to be a world class private sector apex body. The primary Mission is to ensure year- on- year improvement in the overall business environment for Kenya by working together with the Government and other stakeholders.
Our History
- In the first, Formation phase (2003-2007): the focus of the alliance was on emphasizing the role of the private sector as the engine of economic growth and to drive economic transformation of the country. Together with the public sector, Kenya’s economy grew from -2.1% in 2002 to 7.0% in 2007.
- In the second phase, Transition phase (2007-2008), KEPSA concentrated on dialogue, arbitration and reconciliation of the political class after the disputed 2007 general elections leading to formation of government of national unity.
- The third phase of evolution was Transformation phase (2008-2012): The emphasis of the alliance was on:
- Strengthening and institutionalization of Public-Private Dialogue;
- Development of the first National Business Agenda (2008-2012);
- Championing the campaign for the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
- Driving the economic pillar of Vision 2030;
- Enhancing partnerships with Development Partners in the area of trade & investment, social-economic development, private sector development and governance programmes; and
- Championing campaign for peaceful 2013 elections.
- The fourth phase is Growth and Sustainability phase (2012 & beyond)
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