KenInvest: Facilitating Domestic and Foreign Investment in Kenya

Dr. Moses Ikiara, Managing Director of KenInvest (Kenya Investment Authority), explains why the international business community and investors should consider Kenya as a destination.

“My message to investors who have been considering Africa and East Africa in particular, is that Kenya is ready and open to them. We have some really amazing opportunities, given that Kenya is transforming at a very rapid pace, and they just need to look at what has been happening over the past 4-5 years, in order to understand the growth, dynamism and vibrancy of the economy. At KenInvest, we are here to help and provide them with all the information they need, hold their hand and take care of them as they invest and go forward. I would also encourage them to adopt the joint venture model with local investors, because we have very aggressive and let’s say very effective people in this country, and when you form partnership, you can be sure that your investment will grow much faster than if you simply go alone”, says Dr. Moses Ikiara.

“My parting shot is that you are all welcome, we are ready to be your facilitators as investors and we believe that you will be glad that you made the decision to come and invest in Kenya“, he adds.