FAQ

• Who are KEPSA members?
• What is MSF?
• What are the benefits of being a KEPSA member?
• What are the challenges that KEPSA faces?
• Who does KEPSA represent?
• Is KEPSA a government body?
• How does KEPSA work with the government?

Answers

• Who are KEPSA members?

• What is MSF?

MSF is acronym for Ministerial Stakeholder Forum. They are organs created in each ministry to provide partnership between sectors/sub sectors and the ministry. The MSF’s operate under a steering committee comprising members from the government and private sector.

• What are the benefits of being a KEPSA member?

• Opening doors of government to members
• Accessibility to regular and up to date information in private sector development and trade issues.
• Representation in key national policy making organs
• Opportunity to establish networks with local, regional and international organisations.

• What are the challenges that KEPSA faces?

• Insecurity
• HIV/AIDS pandemic
• Poor governance
• Limited access to credit
• Over regulation and unfair competition
• Poor and costly physical infrastructure
• High taxation levels and multiplicity of taxes
• High interest rates
• Environmental degradation

• Who does KEPSA represent?

KEPSA seeks to bring together the private sector representative organisations to enable them to speak with one voice so as to influence public policy formulation.

• Is KEPSA a government body?

No. KEPSA is a private sector driven, free and independent membership organisation that is not subject to control or interference by the government. It is registered as a company limited by guarantee.

• How does KEPSA work with the government?

KEPSA through constructive dialogue engages the government in the formulation and implementation of pro-poor growth policies that maximize Kenya’s competitiveness and create wealth.