KCB Drives End-to-End Leather Value Chain to Compete Globally

KCB Bank has entered into two strategic MOUs aimed at fostering long-term growth and resilience in Kenya’s leather industry through coordinated public-private partnerships.

The first agreement with the Kenya Leather Development Council focuses on strengthening the sector’s ecosystem through capacity building, investment, and improved coordination between government bodies, financial institutions, and industry players. 

The collaboration also seeks to expand access to financing, infrastructure, and market linkages to create a more robust and scalable industry.

A second partnership with Alpharama Limited and Ranch Experts targets creating a structured, end-to-end value chain that links producers to manufacturers and global markets. 

By scaling processing capacity and promoting integrated operations, the initiative aims to enhance value addition and competitiveness across the sector.

Experts say these MOUs reflect a broader strategy to modernize Kenya’s leather industry, reduce fragmentation, and align it with national economic development goals. 

Farmers and producers stand to benefit from reliable demand, better pricing for hides and skins, and inclusion in a coordinated, sustainable value chain.

KCB emphasized that the future of Kenya’s leather industry relies on collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors, ensuring all stakeholders—from rural producers to international buyers—participate in a connected and forward-looking economic ecosystem.