AmCham undertook a dipstick survey among its members, to identify some key trade barriers faced
by American companies operating in Kenya. The broad areas polled include:

1. Immigration and employment laws
2. Laws and Governance
3. Government Procurement
4. Regulatory Environment
5. Tax Regime
6. Localization Measures
7. Customs and Border Measures
8. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
9. Investment and Services
10. State-owned enterprises engagement

This report highlights some key challenges and presents proposed recommendations that can be
used as a base in supporting the establishment and operation of the U.S.-Kenya Trade and
Investment Working Group.