Erick Rutto floors incumbent Ngatia in KNCCI top duel

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) officials Dr Eric Ruto, Mustafa Muhamed and Said Ali address the press at a meeting in Nakuru on May 8, 2023. [Kennedy Gachuhi, Standard]

Erick Rutto has been elected the new Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry(KNCCI) president in a hotly contested election held on Thursday.

Dr Rutto, the chamber's vice president, floored incumbent Richard Ngatia with 291 votes against 208. His running mate and consequent vice president is Mustafa Ramadhan.