Business lobby sheds its warring past as new office led by Ngatia takes office

Newly elected Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Richard Ngatia is sworn in by lawyer Kihara Njuguna at Bomas of Kenya. [George Orido/Standard]

The new President of Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Richard Ngatia has formally assumed office, pledging to help create one million small businesses.

Mr Ngatia took over from outgoing chairman, Kiprono Kittony on Saturday.