Why Kenya

6 reasons you should invest in Kenya

Strong, resilient economy

6th-largest African economy ($136Bn in 2025) with ~5% GDP growth, low inflation, and high literacy, supporting an attractive investment environment

Investor-friendly regulations

Clear statutes covering how you move your capital, dispute resolution, PPPs, SEZ/EPZ regimes, land leasing (up to 99 years), and well-defined compliance requirements

Regional hub with well-developed infrastructure

4 international airports, 2 seaports, 50+ active tech hubs, and a grid powered ~93% by renewable energy supporting efficient logistics and innovation

Attractive incentives

Export processing and Special Economic zones provide tax holidays, duty/VAT relief, streamlined operations, and additional sectoral incentives (e.g., ICT/BPO, agribusiness, renewable energy, tourism)

Conducive business climate

Africa’s leader in startup funding (2024), ranked third in Sub-Saharan Africa for ease of doing business, and ranked 1st in Africa in the IMD Competitiveness Index (2025). Kenya hosts over 300 multinationals and numerous regional and global headquarters

Access to global markets

Duty-reduced entry to EAC/COMESA/TFTA/AfCFTA, and preferential deals with the EU (EPA), UK (FTA), USA (AGOA) and UAE (CEPA), plus multiple bilateral and double-taxation agreements

Invest in Kenya’s rapidly growing economy

6th

Largest economy in Africa
$136 billion nominal GDP in 2025 with Kenya offering stability and constant growth

~93%

Renewable energy powering the grid
with Kenya a leader in the continent’s green transition

“B”

"B" S&P credit rating raised in August 2025, from B-
Kenya is a stable destination for your investment source

Kenya is also a leader in startup investment and greenfield projects in Africa.

Continental leader in investment momentum (2024)

Highest startup funding in Africa (~$984Mn in 2025)

Highest funding for greenfield projects in East Africa (2023)

Kenya leads Africa in fostering a strong business climate, ranking 3rd in sub-Saharan Africa for ease of doing business

Ranked 1st in Africa in IMD competitiveness Index 2025

Invest in Kenya’s rapidly growing economy

$1.5 Bn

FDI inflows (2024)

Top 3 sources: USA, China, & Japan

GDP growth (2025)

~55%

GDP contribution from services sector

~22%

Contribution from agriculture

9.2%

Interest rate (2025)

Inflation rate (2025)

55Mn

Population (2025)

>80%

Literacy Rate

40-45%

Middle class population showing strong economic growth

English & Swahili

Official languages

Kenya enables your success with well-developed infrastructure

Regional logistics and innovation hub

International airports

Seaports

Robust digital and tech ecosystem

50+

Active tech hubs countrywide

Kenya has attracted >300 multinational organizations including

Kenya serves as the only UN headquarters in the Global South and is home to UNEP, UN-Habitat, UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women alongside over sixty other UN entities.