Centre for Business Innovation & Training

Centre for Business Innovation & Training CBiT offers localized quality, accessible, and affordable business innovation (BI) services for SMEs.

CBIT offers localized, quality, accessible and affordable business innovation (BI) service for SMEs. This is with the aim to enhance productivity, achieve superior value and to promote sustainable growth. The BI service is delivered through training, consulting, counseling and mentorship under the following packages: Strategy Innovation, Product Innovation, Process Innovation and Marketing Innovat

ion. Business Innovation is an imperative to any firm seeking to excel in a dynamic market environment with heightened competition and shortened product life cycles. As such, business innovation knowledge and skills are a requisite for enterprises, especially those in international trade.

YESTERDAY’S GMP HIGHLIGHT: THE 5S GAME!What happens when people experience workplace disorder?Through the 5S Game, parti...
03/09/2026

YESTERDAY’S GMP HIGHLIGHT: THE 5S GAME!

What happens when people experience workplace disorder?

Through the 5S Game, participants saw how poor organisation quietly consumes time, disrupts workflow, and reduces productivity. Then came the transformation: Sort. Set in Order. Shine. Standardise. Sustain.

The result? Faster work, fewer errors, less frustration, and a safer, more efficient workplace.
Because 5S is not simply about keeping a workplace tidy. It is about creating a disciplined operating environment where quality and productivity can thrive.

A place for everything. Everything in its place. Performance by design.

YESTERDAY’S GMP HIGHLIGHT: THE 5S GAME!What happens when people experience workplace disorder?Through the 5S Game, parti...
03/09/2026

YESTERDAY’S GMP HIGHLIGHT: THE 5S GAME!

What happens when people experience workplace disorder?

Through the 5S Game, participants saw how poor organisation quietly consumes time, disrupts workflow and reduces productivity. Then came the transformation: Sort. Set in Order. Shine. Standardise. Sustain.

The result? Faster work, fewer errors, less frustration and a safer, more efficient workplace.
Because 5S is not simply about keeping a workplace tidy. It is about creating a disciplined operating environment where quality and productivity can thrive.

A place for everything. Everything in its place. Performance by design.

DAY THREE: CONNECTING QUALITY ACROSS THE VALUE CHAINYesterday, tanneries and leather-goods manufacturers came together a...
03/09/2026

DAY THREE: CONNECTING QUALITY ACROSS THE VALUE CHAIN

Yesterday, tanneries and leather-goods manufacturers came together around one shared reality: quality cannot be achieved in isolation.

From understanding leather specifications and material suitability to strengthening traceability and managing nonconformities, the conversations moved beyond individual enterprises to the connections that determine value-chain performance.

Day Three was about replacing assumptions with dialogue, aligning supplier and customer expectations, and building practical pathways towards stronger market linkages.

Because when every actor understands what the next stage requires, quality improves, waste reduces and the entire leather value chain becomes more competitive.

One value chain. Shared responsibility. Better outcomes.

A MORE COMPETITIVE LEATHER INDUSTRY BEGINS WITH STRONGER ENTERPRISES.This week, CBiT is leading the technical delivery o...
01/09/2026

A MORE COMPETITIVE LEATHER INDUSTRY BEGINS WITH STRONGER ENTERPRISES.

This week, CBiT is leading the technical delivery of a five-day Good Manufacturing Practices workshop under the Leather and Essential Oils Advancement Programme (LEAP) - bringing together tanneries, leather-goods manufacturers and industry stakeholders from across Kenya.

Implemented by TechnoServe in partnership with GIZ, LEAP is addressing the practical constraints that limit enterprise performance across Kenya’s leather value chain.

The programme goes beyond theory. It focuses on the realities of production: strengthening manufacturing systems, improving quality and process control, reducing waste and inefficiencies, enhancing traceability and preparing enterprises to compete in higher-value markets.

At CBiT, this is the work we are committed to: translating technical knowledge into practical systems that help Africa's enterprises become more efficient, competitive and market-ready.

Because Africa’s leather opportunity will not be realised through production alone. It will be unlocked by enterprises with the capabilities, systems and market intelligence to consistently create and capture greater value.

Five days. One shared ambition: stronger enterprises and a more competitive leather industry.

The transformation is underway.

The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do."— Michael E. PorterIn an age where AI and digital tools make almost ...
28/08/2026

The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do."
— Michael E. Porter

In an age where AI and digital tools make almost anything possible, competitive advantage doesn't come from doing everything. It comes from choosing the initiatives that align with your purpose and create lasting value.

The biggest threat to your business may not be your competitors. It may be what you don't know.Markets evolve every day....
26/08/2026

The biggest threat to your business may not be your competitors. It may be what you don't know.

Markets evolve every day. Customer preferences shift. New competitors emerge. Trade opportunities open and close. Businesses that fail to monitor these changes often realize it when it's already too late.

Here's the hidden cost of ignoring market intelligence.

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"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."— Steve JobsSustainable growth begins with a willingness to c...
24/08/2026

"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."
— Steve Jobs

Sustainable growth begins with a willingness to challenge conventional thinking. By embedding innovation into strategy, operations, and product development, organizations strengthen their competitiveness and unlock new opportunities.

The difference between businesses that survive and those that scale often comes down to one thing: what leaders choose t...
21/08/2026

The difference between businesses that survive and those that scale often comes down to one thing: what leaders choose to measure.

Every CEO should have a monthly habit of asking questions that reveal what the numbers alone can't.
Here are 7 questions that should be on every CEO's agenda.

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People don’t buy what you do they buy why you do it. - Simon SinekMany organizations can explain what they sell. Far few...
19/08/2026

People don’t buy what you do they buy why you do it. - Simon Sinek

Many organizations can explain what they sell. Far fewer can clearly articulate the value they create and the problem they solve. A well-defined purpose brings focus to strategy, guides innovation, strengthens organisational culture, and helps businesses build authentic connections with the markets they serve.

17/08/2026

"The quickest way to lose a customer is to compromise on quality to compete for prices." — Judy Kang, Nashipai Leather Kenya

In business, every product carries your name and your reputation. Cutting corners may reduce costs today, but earning back a customer's trust is far more expensive.

Watch Judy share the lesson that has guided her business for more than 10 years.

What's one business lesson you'll never compromise on? Join the conversation below.

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Nairobi
SKYRISEBUSINESSCENTER

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00

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