FAQs


Frequently Asked Questions


+ What is the difference between the British Business Association of Kenya and the British Chambers of Commerce Kenya?


In 2014 the Department International Trade (DIT) (now DBT) launched an initiative to double UK exports by 2020. As part of this, they undertook to build on existing British business networks, providing them with financial support to offer more services and be part of a global brand. In Kenya, the British Business Association of Kenya (BBAK) had been in existence for many years and agreed to support this initiative – membership is therefore formally in the BBAK for legal and fiscal reasons.

+ What happens if I join half way through the year, do I have to pay subs for a full year?

Subscriptions run from 1 Oct to 30 Sep, there is no pro rata difference, though this may be considered by the Committee if you join after 1st April and have not received any benefits earlier in the year.
Please see the ‘How to Join’ page

+ What other British Chambers and DBT officers are there in the region, is the BCCK connected to them?

Ethiopia - has an informal group organised via DBT officers in the Embassy
Rwanda – the High Commission have an officer responsible for promoting UK-Rwanda
Somalia – nothing yet
South Sudan – nothing yet
Tanzania – already has a thriving British Business Group in Tanzania, with chapters in Dar es Salaam and Arusha.  DIT officers in the High Commission
Uganda – the High Commissioner holds informal breakfasts for British business. DIT officers in the High Commission
We have informal links to all of these and can provide introductions and contact details, as well as to the DIT offices.

+ What is your relationship to DBT offices in the British High Commission, Nairobi?


We have a very close working relationship with the DBT offices in the British High Commission, Nairobi, co-ordinating our support to events, contacts etc; and the CEO works out of the High Commission for part of the week.

+ Why should I join the British Chamber when I can get services from DBT in the British High Commission for free?

Our services are complimentary but different. The BCCK focuses on delivering networking, information, advocacy and marketing to members – many of whom may not qualify for DBT support. DBT predominantly support UK companies coming to Kenya and will increasingly use BCCK for contact management and to organise events. Many of DBT’s services are chargeable.