KCB MOUs Aim to Unlock Financing and Market Access for Kenya’s Leather Sector

KCB Bank has signed two strategic MOUs aimed at unlocking the full potential of Kenya’s leather industry, a move expected to enhance industrialization and create employment across the sector.

The first partnership, with the Kenya Leather Development Council, focuses on strengthening the industry’s ecosystem through investment, capacity building, and improved coordination.

The initiative also seeks to enhance access to financing, market linkages, and the infrastructure necessary for the sector to scale.

The second collaboration, with Alpharama Limited and Ranch Experts, aims to expand processing capacity and establish a structured, end-to-end value chain.

By connecting leather producers to manufacturers and global markets, the initiative will support industrial growth and foster businesses within the sector.

KCB highlighted that success in the leather sector depends on synchronized efforts across the value chain, ensuring that all players—farmers, processors, and manufacturers—benefit from a modern, competitive, and sustainable industry.