KCB Bank has signed two strategic memoranda of understanding (MOUs) aimed at unlocking the full potential of Kenya’s leather value chain, spanning from farmers to finished products.
In collaboration with the Kenya Leather Development Council, the partnership seeks to strengthen the leather ecosystem through investment, capacity building, and sector coordination.
The initiative also aims to improve access to financing, market linkages, and the infrastructure needed for the industry to scale.
A second partnership with Alpharama Limited and Ranch Experts focuses on expanding processing capacity and establishing a more structured, end-to-end value chain.
This includes connecting producers to manufacturers and global markets, facilitating financing for industrial growth, and supporting businesses across the sector.
The partnerships address long-standing challenges in the leather industry, including fragmented supply chains and limited value addition.
For farmers, the agreements promise more reliable demand, better prices for hides and skins, and a clearer pathway into a competitive, well-connected market.
KCB officials noted that the success of the leather sector depends on a coordinated approach where all players—from producers to manufacturers—move in unison to create sustainable growth.
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