The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman’s Breakfast is expected to convene as the Quarter One (Q1) high-level private sector forum, bringing together senior government officials and business leaders to take stock of the economic and regulatory environment at the start of the year. The engagement provides a closed-door platform to review business conditions, emerging policy and legislative developments, and priority reforms shaping the investment climate. The Q1 meeting is particularly significant as it sets the tone for public–private sector engagement for the year, offering an early signal on government policy direction while allowing industry leaders to surface key regulatory and market access concerns. 

Angus Nyariki Omete has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Williamson Tea Kenya PLC, effective 1 April 2026. He takes over from Alan Laurence Carmichael, who retires after 18 years at the helm of the listed tea company and transitions to a non-executive director role. Omete has been with Williamson Tea for over 26 years, having joined the company in 1999 as a graduate trainee. He has risen through the ranks across finance and senior leadership roles, most recently serving as Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, where he has been central to financial management, governance, and operational strategy across the group. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from Kenyatta University and is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS). His appointment signals leadership continuity within Williamson Tea as the group navigates a challenging operating environment and pursues long-term stability and value creation.