About Africa Commerce & Industry Summit & Awards 2026

Igniting Potential, Rewarding Impact

The ACIS Gala Awards serve as the pinnacle recognition scheme embedded within the Africa Commerce & Industry Summit & Awards 2026 — KNCCI's flagship summit, exhibition and dinner marking its 60th anniversary. The awards celebrate and spotlight outstanding companies, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, county chambers, startups, and youth-led businesses who are actively driving Kenya's trade and industry forward.

From companies leading sector growth to startups and county chambers strengthening local business ecosystems, the ACIS Gala Awards benchmark excellence in commerce and industry across Kenya — organised by KNCCI — Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Our mission: recognising the businesses and county governments that make it easier for trade and industry to grow.

The 2026 edition features 11 award categories — 8 open to public nomination and vote (Company of the Year, MSME Excellence, Digital Transformation & Innovation, Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, Sustainability & Responsible Business, Chamber Award for County Chapters, Startup Company, and Youth in Business), plus 3 Special Selections & Recognitions decided by KNCCI leadership and partner bodies — culminating in the gala on Oct 14, 2026 at Uhuru Gardens National Monument & Museum, Nairobi. Vote for your favourite nominee via our secure platform from Sep 14–Sep 30, 2026.