Ahmed Farah
KenyaCEOMale7.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Ahmed Farah is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business and economic affairs, having previously held leadership roles at the World Bank and various development institutions. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) for a brief tenure of five months, during which he aimed to enhance governance and support for the Kenyan business community before his departure in April 2025.
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Mr Ahmed Farah has held discussions with the East African Community Secretary-General, Ambassador Stephen Mbundi, aiming at strengthening operational collaboration between the two institutions.
Breaking trade barriers: Council, EAC align to boost East African business
Tanzania· 2026-08-03
EABC Executive Director Ahmed Farah stated that the council would support businesses to join the Afreximbank Africa Trade Gateway platform.
Calls for businesses to build regional value chainsKenya· 2026-07-30
Ahmed Farah has been appointed as the new substantive Executive Director of the East African Business Council.
East African Business Council appoints Ahmed Farah as Executive DirectorTanzania· 2026-02-11
Ahmed Farah is set to exit the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), just five months after he was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer.
Chamber of Commerce CEO Ahmed Farah to exit after 5 months in officeKenya· 2025-04-19