The Chamber works hand in hand with these organizations which proves that cooperation between Governmental trade promotion organizations and local Chambers of Commerce results in better utilization of both their resources. The combination of the Chamber's knowledge of the local business scene and the results in common objectives with a greater capacity for trade promotion and stronger support from the business community. Success is achieved when this possibility is recognized by both sides. The Chamber is not a political institution but economic activity is often affected by political action and therefore of necessity one of the functions of a Chamber of Commerce is to consider and respond to the effects of political events on economic activity. Sources of Income The Chamber's primary source of income is membership fees.
Membership is voluntary.
There are other minor activities organized by the Chamber that generate supplementary income in order to strengthen the financial base. The institutional environment in which the Chamber works in Kenya is unique. It is the only umbrella organization of all businessmen and industrialist. It is an effective pressure group and a mass movement in a country which as an established democratic tradition in politics. At a practical level it is a private Limited Liability Company.