The CS Hon. Lee Kinyanjui accompanied by the PS Investment Promotion Mr. Abubakar Hassan, PS Industry Dr. Juma Mukhwana, Chairman EPZA Mr. Richard Cheruiyot and CEO Mr. Richard Omelu assessed the progress of the construction of the Sagana CAIP and EPZ yesterday in Kirinyaga County.

The President assented to the County Licensing (Uniform Procedures) Act 2024 on June 28, 2024. The Act seeks to harmonize and standardize licensing procedures across all 47 counties in Kenya to improve the ease of doing business in Kenya and make Kenya the preferred investment destination in Africa for local and foreign investors.  The Act provides that the Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry will develop regulations for the implementation of the Act.

We are strategically investing in manufacturing and industrialisation to attract investors and drive growth in value addition and agro-processing. This will harness our agricultural potential, create jobs, boost exports and unlock Kenya’s huge economic opportunities. His Excellency Dr.William Ruto said while inspecting the Nasewa Export Processing Zone in Busia County that will create more than 50,000 jobs to the residents.

The newly appointed Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry, Hon. Lee Kinyanjui took office from CS Salim Mvurya.

The State Department for Investment Promotion, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and KEPROBA, held the Kenya-Japan Business Forum 2025 yesterday, at Serena Hotel, Nairobi. Over 33 companies from Japan and 80 private companies from Kenya attended the forum. The companies were representatives from various sectors, such as Manufacturing, Mobility, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Infrastructure, and Renewable energy. The expected output will be business collaborations, partnerships leading to increased investments and job creation.

According to The Big Deal Africa, Kenya has attracted $638 million in 2024, representing 29% of Africa's total startup funding. This leadership is underpinned by government initiatives like the Digital Superhighway project, enhancing broadband with 100,000 kilometers of fiber optic cable, and the proposed Startup Act, alongside a vibrant ecosystem, sector focus on fintech and climate tech, a favorable investment climate, strong human capital, and successful startup stories addressing local challenges.