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This morning in London, KenInvest showcased Kenya’s bankable projects during the Impact Investment Roundtable: Investing in Kenya. KenInvest CEO, @JohnMwendwaOGW , presented high-impact, investment-ready projects and reaffirmed Kenya’s position as a leading destination for investment in Africa. He was joined by Daniel Mainda, CEO of the Nairobi International Financial Centre, and Mikir Shah, Founder and CEO of Africa Specialty Risks, who highlighted Kenya’s role as a regional financial hub and the importance of de-risking investment across African markets.

KenInvest, together with Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan, PS Trade Regina Ombam, and the Kenya High Commission in London, was honoured to meet with Kate Osamor MP, the UK’s Trade Envoy for East Africa. The session was a valuable opportunity to strengthen UK–Kenya trade relations, with a focus on green investment, digital trade, and government procurement. Trade between Kenya and the UK continues to grow, reaching £1.8 billion in the four quarters to Q4 2024 — a 10.1 percent increase from the previous year. This highlights the strength of our partnership and the potential for even greater collaboration. The UK side raised concerns around tax uncertainty and VAT refund delays, which are affecting business operations. Kenya acknowledged these issues and reaffirmed its commitment to resolving them through policy reforms and stakeholder engagement. At KenInvest, we are committed to creating a predictable and investor-friendly environment, and to working with partners like the UK to unlock new opportunities for sustainable and inclusive investment.

To kick off the UK East Africa Trade and Investment Forum, the Kenya delegation led by Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan held a productive bilateral meeting with UK Export Finance, led by CEO Tim Reid The discussions focused on unlocking financing for sustainable investments in developing economies, with a spotlight on renewable energy, smart cities, and other transformative sectors aligned with Kenya’s development agenda At KenInvest, we are committed to catalyzing strategic partnerships that accelerate impactful projects and drive long-term economic growth. #UKEastAfricaForum #SustainableInvestment @UKinKenya @KenyaMissionUK

This morning at the UK–East Africa Trade & Investment Forum in London, KenInvest participated in the Ministerial Fireside Chat—a high-level dialogue on national development agendas and priority investment sectors across East Africa. Representing Kenya, Abubakar Hassan, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Investment Promotion, shared Kenya’s bold vision for attracting sustainable and impactful investment, with a strong focus on manufacturing, the digital economy, and financial services.

Visit the KenInvest Desk at UK–EATIF We invite all participants at the UK–East Africa Trade & Investment Forum to stop by the KenInvest desk and engage with our team. Discover investment opportunities in Kenya’s priority sectors, learn about the support available for investors, and explore how we can partner to drive sustainable and impactful investments. Whether you're seeking insights, collaboration, or guidance, our team is here to connect and support your investment journey in Kenya. #UKEastAfricaForum #InvestInKenya