By Suleiman Mbatiah
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to positioning Kenya as a leading investment destination in Africa.
Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said partnerships remain key in driving new investments into the country.
He spoke during a dinner held on Thursday evening as part of preparations for the 4th Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) from March 25 to 27, 2026 in Nairobi.
The forum is organised by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest).
This edition runs under the theme “Driving Transformational Investment into Kenya by Unlocking Opportunities for Foreign and Domestic Investors.”
KIICO 2026 aims to position Kenya as a continental investment gateway by drawing global investors and presenting high-impact opportunities through curated deals and targeted engagements.
“We were honoured to host 50 CEOs, an evening that not only strengthened partnerships but also set the tone for a bold, collaborative journey toward KIICO 2026,” he said.
Kinyanjui noted that KIICO will serve as a premier platform bringing together investors, industry leaders, development partners and policymakers to explore opportunities in Kenya’s economy.
It will also facilitate investor–business match-making and strengthen partnerships that can unlock new investments.
The 2026 conference will host three major events: the International Investment Conference, the COMESA Investment Forum, and the Africa Green Investment Initiative.
Kinyanjui stated that all the events are expected to place Kenya at the centre of the continent’s investment resurgence.