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

Abubakar Hassan, the PS for Investment Promotion, had the honor of hosting HE President William Ruto for the Kenya-China Investor Roundtable during the 3rd Belt and Road Forum in Beijing. This event successfully convened representatives from more than 50 Chinese companies keen on exploring investment opportunities within Kenya's BETA economic pillars and priority value chains.

Ushering in of the new Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade & Industry, Hon. Rebecca Miano, MBS by the outgoing Cabinet Secretary Hon. Moses Kuria.

In a recent development, H.E. the president, William Ruto, made a significant move by lifting the cap on foreign ownership within the ICT sector. This transformative decision has had tangible results, as evidenced by Amazon's recent investment in Kenya. The presence of such a global tech giant in the country serves as a powerful testament to Kenya's open, ready, safe, and business-oriented environment.

In a recent meeting, Abubakar Hassan, the PS of Investment Promotion welcomed a high-level Chinese delegation led by His Excellency Zhang Hu, the Vice Governor of Guangdong. The gathering centered on discussions aimed at exploring how Chinese investors can tap into Kenya's promising investment prospects across various sectors.

On World Habitat Day in Jomvu, Mombasa County, the SDIP Team had the honor of hosting Governor Mombasa Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir at their stand. During this event, a presentation was made to Governor Nassir, including the Ease of Doing Business report, Business Climate Reforms documentation, and the KenInvest Project Book. This engagement highlights the collaborative efforts to promote business-friendly initiatives and investments in the region.

The discussion between PS Abubakar Hassan and lawyers from ALN Kenya focused on the recent Supreme Court ruling's impact on land titles in Kenya and the challenges faced by foreign investors in land transactions. While the ruling enhanced land title security, foreign investors still encounter issues like bureaucracy, land disputes, and transparency concerns. The Ardhisasa platform, part of NLIMS, has streamlined processes but needs further improvement to accommodate foreign investors' needs.

In 2023, the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration hosted the Nairobi Arbitration Week, during which Mr. Abubakar Hassan, PS Investment Promotion, highlighted Kenya's remarkable progress in positioning itself as a premier trade and investment hub within both the regional and continental contexts.

In a significant move to bolster market access and promote business ethics, Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan Abubakar recently engaged in a roundtable business discussion with UK Prime Minister Theo Clarke. This high-level meeting resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya Chapter, aimed at facilitating greater cooperation between the two nations in the realm of trade and commerce.

In a momentous event that drew attention from business leaders and stakeholders across the Indo-African region, Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan Abubakar officially launched the 4th International Indo-Africa B2B Investment and Trade Exhibition. The event took place at the prestigious Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya.