Hanna Dittmeyer
Head of Competence Center for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Economy (Business Scout for Development)
+254 20 6633 000 hanna.dittmeyer@kenya-ahk.co.ke
Certification Course: Supply Chain Due Diligence Manager
In May and June 2024, AHK Eastern Africa held its first Supply Chain Due Diligence Certification Course for professionals across Eastern Africa. The course offered practical tools and expert-led training on implementing the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Participants from various sectors, including agribusiness, manufacturing, and trade associations, completed a modular training and are now certified as Supply Chain Due Diligence Managers. The training was delivered in collaboration with the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce and emphasized real-world application, including Training of Trainers (ToT) components. Due to high interest, further editions are planned—please contact us for upcoming dates and registration details.
"It was a privilege to be part of this exciting cohort. The experience sharing among participants and the well-planned sessions were transformative and have significantly enhanced my approaches to sustainability and compliance within the NKG companies I support."
"SCDD is now mandatory especially to our country due to the level of intelligence required when sourcing for the right goods & services providers which has been enhanced by our economic systems. With the AHK team coaching you, you will never go wrong."
“The supply chain due diligence certificate course for managers was a confidence booster , using experiential method of learning it served its purpose of deepening and solidifying my understanding of HRDD while equipping me with prerequisite skills and competence to implement SCDD in our supply chain. I now understand the processes and will strive to model a respectful and safe workplace for all.” Janet Ruto Head of Welfare, Gender, and Human Rights, Browns Plantations (Kenya) Limited
Other services within SCDD
Every company and organisation is at a different stage in their supply chain due diligence journey. We offer tailored support and adaptable training formats to meet your specific needs—whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen existing processes. Get in touch for a quote or to discuss your specific needs.
Background information
Germany maintains strong trade relations with several Eastern African countries, particularly Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda. Key German exports to the region include machinery, chemicals, and vehicles, while imports to Germany are primarily agricultural goods such as coffee, tea, spices, and other produce.
Kenya has taken a leading role in promoting ethical business practices, notably through the publication of its National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights in July 2023. This positioned the country as a regional model. The African Business and Human Rights Forum held in Addis Ababa further underscored the growing importance of Business and Human Rights Due Diligence (BHR/HRDD) in Africa.
In this context, the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) and AHK Eastern Africa—both part of the global network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad—have partnered to offer trainings, expertise, and practical tools for Eastern African companies aiming to implement supply chain compliance measures. This initiative is aligned with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). The AHK team is now certified as Supply Chain Due Diligence Managers and qualified to conduct Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions for company representatives, associations, cooperatives, and other interested institutions.
This collaboration provides East African companies, or those with regional supply chain ties, with targeted support to meet the compliance standards required under the German legislation. The joint effort reflects a shared commitment to fostering responsible and sustainable trade across Eastern Africa.
AHK Services Eastern Africa Ltd. is currently in the process of establishing regular training offers for interested and affected businesses. For more information, please contact the Head of our Competence Centre for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Economy, Hanna Dittmeyer, at hanna.dittmeyer@kenya-ahk.co.ke.