6 reasons you should invest in Kenya
Key opportunities
Kenya ranks 1st in manufacturing competitiveness within the East African Community (EAC), reinforcing its position as a regional hub for investment.
Kenya’s agricultural sector is a significant contributor to the economy and shows strong growth potential supported by government initiatives and global demand
Kenya has a booming construction sector experiencing rapid growth driven by large-scale infrastructure investments and government programs including the affordable housing program
Tourism is the heart of Kenya’s economy, sustaining more than 1 million jobs to host over 2 million international guests in 2024
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Hear from our partners in success
"I have traveled to many countries to report on business news, However nothing matches the business acumen and readiness for investment that I have observed in Kenya Including the world Bank optimism to a marvelous GDP growth. I must says Kenya is the new business Destination in Africa."
Richard Quest,
Business reporter, CNN
"Kenya is uniquely positioned to lead a surge in localized supply chains. Kijenzi is excited to unleash the next generation of digital manufacturing to feed the incredible innovation engine and enable a more resilient industry across the country and region. Manufacturing is the heartbeat of a growing GDP"
John Gershenson,
CEO, Kijenzi
"Kenya has emerged as one of Africa’s “frontier economies,” and I am very interested in learning how the country’s leaders and people will build on this success moving forward."
Christine Lagarde,
President, European Central Bank
"If you're looking to build a business that’s future-ready, scalable, and socially impactful, Kenya is the place to be."
Rishi Jatania,
CEO, CCI Kenya
"Working closely with the Government of Kenya has been instrumental in our journey, significantly accelerating our growth and enabling substantial market impact. Kenya offers a dynamic and thriving innovation ecosystem that uniquely combines talent, investment, and industry collaboration to drive business growth."
Hans Van Toor,
Strategy and Innovation Lead, ROAM Electric
"To anyone considering Kenya, I would say: act early, think long-term, and focus on value creation, not just cost reduction. Africa is rising, and Kenya is leading that rise."
Pankaj Bedi,
CEO, United Aryan
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