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Day 3 of the Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026 marked the conclusion of the Africa Green Industrialization Initiative (AGII) Forum, reaffirming Kenya’s commitment to accelerating Africa’s green industrialization through bankable, investment-ready opportunities.
Day 2 of the Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026, held alongside the COMESA Investment Forum (CIF), reinforced calls for deeper regional integration and accelerated investment across the COMESA region, as leaders emphasized the need to transform policy commitments into tangible economic outcomes.
Kenya today reaffirmed its position as a leading investment destination during the 4th edition of the Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO 2026), where 20 strategic investment deals worth USD 2.9 billion were signed across seven key sectors.
The conference, held in Nairobi, was officially opened by H.E. William Samoei Ruto and attended by H.E. Daniel Francisco Chapo, alongside Cabinet Secretaries, ambassadors, high commissioners, principal secretaries and global investors.
During a business round table meeting with German investors, it was agreed to expand and enhance investment relations in the fields of renewable energy and desalination technologies. The German investors expressed their interest in forming partnerships either through co-investment with Kenyan investors or public-private partnerships.
On the present day, PS Abubakar Hassan welcomed a delegation representing the British High Commission and the British Chamber of Commerce of Kenya. The primary focus of the discussions was on the forthcoming visit of the Special UK Envoy for Trade to Kenya, anticipated to take place in late September 2023. Additionally, deliberations encompassed the organization of a UK Business Forum in Nairobi before the culmination of this year. This forum is intended to serve as a preliminary event for the upcoming Africa Business Summit scheduled for April 2024.
Today, the PS for Investment Promotion, Abubakar Hassan, had a productive meeting with EPZ enterprises at EPZ Athi River as part of the state department's aftercare program. The primary objective of this engagement was to enhance the ease of doing business for entities operating within the Zone.
Following the meeting, the PS proceeded to tour Nodor EPZ Ltd, a noteworthy investment amounting to 20 million Pounds from the UK within the EPZ program. Notably, this investment embodies complete backward integration with sisal farmers and extensive utilization of local sourcing.
Kenya welcomes Coca-Cola's announcement to invest Sh23 billion ($175 million) over the next five years to expand its operations in the country. This is a milestone in the firm’s presence in Kenya and Africa, a testimony that we must sustain our strong collaboration for us to grow in Atlanta, Georgia, toured the CocaCola Company Headquarters.
Kenyan MSMEs have expressed optimism and looking forward to expand their revenue base and employ more staff as per KNCCI forward- looking business barometer Q3 Report.
PS Abubakar Hassan has honored to launch the KNCCI Business Barometer Q3 report on opportunities to be unlocked and challenges to be addressed to rally domestic investments in Kenya.
The newly appointed Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI) H.E Hon Salim Mvurya committed to address constraints which have contributed towards the country's decline in manufacturing over the last decade.
Hon Mvurya who officially took over from the outgoing CS Ms Rebecca Miano promised to provide leadership which will guarantee acceleration in the manufacturing sector besides working hard to bring in new investors.
