In a significant development, the State Department of Investment presented its budget for the fiscal year 2023/24 to the parliamentary departmental committee overseeing Trade, Industry & Cooperatives.

The EPZ Program was highlighted during the 1st Agri-Africa Expo 2023, which took place at KICC. The expo focused on raising awareness among the public about the program and its benefits.

A meeting was held with H.E. Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the Indonesian Minister for Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment, with the purpose of enhancing the long-term investment relationship between Kenya and Indonesia.

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.

Hon. Moses Kuria, Cabinet Secretary, and Hon. Abubakar Hassan, Principal Secretary, held a constructive meeting with Hon. Melanie Joly, Canadian Foreign Minister, to discuss strengthening trade partnerships between their respective nations.