Mauro Bergozza, President Assomac, with Moses Nyabanda, Managing Director Equity Bank Kenya Ltd
Assomac has signed strategic agreements with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and Equity Bank Kenya Limited to support the development of Kenya’s leather and footwear sector through the supply of Italian technologies and machinery.
The agreements, formalised on the sidelines of the “Leather Side Event” in Nairobi during the Kenya International Investment Conference, aim to strengthen industrial ties between Italy and Kenya while building a more competitive and sustainable local manufacturing ecosystem. Assomac acted on behalf of the Italian supply chain, alongside UNIC and UNPAC.
The partnership focuses on integrating Kenyan businesses into global production chains by leveraging Italian expertise in transforming raw materials into high-value products. Collaboration with local technical centres will support skills development and industrial capacity, while the agreement with Equity Bank is intended to improve access to financing for Kenyan companies purchasing Italian machinery, enabling them to meet international quality standards and expand into export markets.
The initiative aligns with Italy’s Mattei Plan and reflects a broader “Sistema Italia” approach, combining efforts from industry, institutions and development bodies. Activities are coordinated with the Italian Embassy in Nairobi and Kenyan authorities to support implementation.
The agreements build on an exploratory mission in June 2025, when Assomac and its partners assessed Kenya’s raw materials, skills base and industrial potential, laying the groundwork for the collaboration.
The project also forms part of Assomac’s wider engagement across Africa, with ongoing initiatives in Egypt, Niger, Senegal and Tunisia, as well as planned expansion into Ethiopia, Mali, Morocco and Namibia.
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