The Kenyan business leader is among six finalists whose candidacy is being reviewed by the Paris-based organization that serves as a global umbrella body of the Chambers movement worldwide.
“I’m delighted to offer my leadership. If successful, this will be a great opportunity to attract investors to Kenya and drive growth in the value and volume of our exports,” Kittony said in a statement.
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), which is a member of WCF, has thrown its weight behind Kittony’s candidacy.
KNCCI President Erick Rutto, in a statement, credited Kittony with the revival of the institution during his time as Chairman.
“He is widely credited with the revival of KNCCI. His candidacy has been endorsed widely and if he succeeds, he will be the first business leader from the continent to ascend to this position,” Rutto said.
Kittony previously served as the Chairman of KNCCI and the Vice Chair representing Africa at WCF.
He is the founding chairman of Radio Africa Group and the CEO of Capital Realtime, among others.
The former KNCCI boss holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Law degrees from the University of Nairobi, et cetera.
He will face fierce competition from Jean-Pierre Anielo (Bolivia), A.K. Azad (Bangladesh), Rifat Hisarciklioglu (Turkey) Toki Mabogunje (Nigeria) and Rim Siam (Egypt).
