As a follow-up to engagements held in April 2025, KenInvest, in collaboration with the China-Africa Development Fund, the Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the Hangzhou Qiantang District Bureau, and the Zhejiang-Africa Service Center, hosted the Kenya-China Investment Promotion Event today in Hangzhou Province.
The event reaffirmed the strong and growing economic partnership between Kenya and China, spotlighting emerging investment opportunities and fostering new business collaborations.
In his keynote address, Mr. Fang Yi, Vice Mayor of Hangzhou, emphasized the deep historical and strategic ties between the two countries. He underscored Hangzhou’s commitment to international cooperation and encouraged Chinese enterprises to seize the moment and strengthen bilateral relations with Kenya.
John Mwendwa, CEO of KenInvest, highlighted Kenya’s strategic position as a regional hub in East Africa. He presented key investment opportunities in priority sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and ICT/BPO, urging Chinese partners to act now, given Kenya’s favorable business environment and vast potential for high-impact ventures.
The event also featured testimonials from Chinese enterprises already operating in Kenya. Representatives from sectors including finance, construction, services, and retail shared insights into their investment journeys—citing ease of doing business, institutional support, a vibrant talent pool, and both opportunities and challenges in the market.
In a joint declaration, KenInvest and the Hangzhou Municipal Government reaffirmed their commitment to supporting investors and announced plans to send a high-level Chinese delegation to the upcoming Kenya International Investment Conference in March 2026.