Supply Chain Due Diligence

Global AHK network collaborates to offer certification as “Supply Chain Due Diligence Managers”

Germany has trade ties with many Eastern African countries, particularly with Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. Key exports to Eastern Africa include machinery, chemicals, and vehicles, while imports to Germany mainly consist of coffee, tea, spices and other agricultural produce.

Kenya's commitment to ethical business practices was evident with the publication of its National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights in July 2023. This proactive stance positioned Kenya as a model in the region. The African Business and Human Rights Forum in Addis Ababa emphasized the growing discourse on Business and Human Rights Due Diligence (BHR/HRDD) in Africa.

The Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) and AHK Eastern Africa, part of the global network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad, collaborated to offer trainings, expertise and hands-on tools for implementation for Eastern African businesses that seek to adopt compliance measures for their Supply Chain Due Diligence. This initiative aligns with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act and the UNGP on Business and Human Rights. Our team at AHK is now certified as Supply Chain Due Diligence Managers and able to give ToTs to implementors of SCDD in private companies and to other interested parties e.g. at associations, cooperations, and other entities.

Through this collaboration, companies established in East Africa or with supply chain ties within the region gain access to expertise that aligns with compliance requirements of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. The joint efforts underscore the importance of responsible and sustainable trade practices in the Eastern Africa region.

The AHK Services Eastern Africa Ltd. is currently establishing regular training offerings to interested and affected companies. For any queries, please get in touch with the Head of our Competence Centre Energy, Environment and Sustainable Economy, Hanna Dittmeyer, hanna.dittmeyer@kenya-ahk.co.ke