Kenya and Japan Strengthen Ties Ahead of G7 Trade Ministers Outreach Session

In a productive meeting, the Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Rebecca Miano, held discussions with Japan's Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Okaniwa Ken. This meeting took place in anticipation of the forthcoming Outreach Session of G7 Trade Ministers in Japan, with Kenya being the exclusive African participant. The primary objective of this enhanced collaboration is to establish a more balanced trade environment that fosters mutual benefits for both nations while reinforcing the enduring diplomatic relations between them. #Kenya🇰🇪IsOpenForInvestment

Ambassador Okaniwa provided the Cabinet Secretary with insights into the upcoming Japan-Kenya Business Roundtable, scheduled for the 27th of October. This forum is poised to be a pivotal platform for various strategic objectives:
✳️Raise the profile of Kenya as an Investment destination
✳️Scale up local content, particularly in the automotive industry and
✳️Sensitize Kenya’s market access through EAC, AfCFTA, and the European Union Market

These initiatives hold great promise for technology transfer, increased contribution of manufactured goods to Kenya's GDP, job creation, and heightened government revenue. The Business Roundtable is anticipated to be a crucial step in advancing economic development and strengthening diplomatic ties between Japan and Kenya.