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INVESTMENT & TRADE OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA
Kenya is one of the most rapid growing countries in Africa.
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Number of multinationals: 226
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Population: 56 million
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Area: 580,937 km²
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GDP: 109 billion USD $
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Economic growth: 5,9%
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Key sectors: Energy, Financial Services, ICT, Agriculture, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Real Estate and Tourism
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Export products: Tea, Flowers, Coffee, Gold, Hides & Skins
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Import products: Machinery and Transportation equipment, Palm Oil, Petroleum products, Motor vehicles, Medical equipment, Iron and steel, Resins and Plastics
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DOING BUSINESS IN KENYA
Kenya is the largest and the most advanced economy in East and Central Africa; with strong growth prospects supported by an emerging, urban middle class and an increasing appetite for high-value goods and services. Kenya has had considerable growth in the past few years with average growth rate of over 5 percent. It is a regional hub for trade and finance for these foreign Multinationals, with about ten of them setting up their regional headquarters in Nairobi. In 2020 Kenya was the number 64 economy in the world in terms of GDP (current US$). The Economy is distinguished from most African countries by the fact that it is one of the most diversified and advanced.
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Investment climate
Kenya operates a liberal economy which promotes trade and investment. The country has, abolished price and exchange controls. The Government has also instituted measures to sustain macro-economic stability such as prudent fiscal and monetary policies, improvements in economic governance, and privatization of some public enterprises. These policies continue to promote growth by providing a more secure environment for private sector investment decisions. Private enterprises, both foreign and domestic, can freely establish, acquire, and dispose of business enterprises according to the Companies Act. The Constitution of Kenya provides protection against the expropriation of private property. Only permitted subject to the payment of prompt and fair compensation.
All in all, Kenya shows signs of a promising future, with an investment environment that has improved a great deal over the past few years. Kenya continues to improve its regulatory framework and its attractiveness as a destination for Foreign investment. Corruption is a hard obstacle to overcome, but an improving picture here should see even more foreign investors setting up operations in the East African country.
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Doing business in Kenya
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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
IN KENYA
Despite a decrease of 18% in flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Kenya prior to the COVID pandemic in 2019, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development, the country has improved its investment climate over the past few years, becoming an attractive location for foreign investors interested in locating in East Africa. Key sectors of the economy include agriculture, manufacturing, real estate and services. Although agriculture remains the mainstay of the economy at 30 per cent of GDP, manufacturing’s share of GDP has been rising significantly over the years. At 10 per cent, manufacturing is the second-largest contributor to GDP, with the processing of agricultural products a key factor in growth.
On behalf of our members TAIC is continuously capturing and monitoring the most interesting investment opportunities in Kenya. Our team of business consultants on the ground is well connected among key business leaders and policy makers working closely together with Keynian investment Authority (KenInvest). As a member of TAIC, you can opt in to receive our newsletter highlighting the most interesting Investment opportunities in Kenya.
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TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
In 2020 Kenya was the number 103 exporting country and the number 77 in total imports. The top exports of Kenya are Tea ($1.2B), Cut Flowers ($596M), Refined Petroleum ($308M), Gold ($262M), and Coffee ($229M), exporting mostly to Uganda ($940M), Pakistan ($515M), Netherlands ($503M),
United States ($496M), and United Kingdom ($435M). The top imports of Kenya are Refined Petroleum ($2.13B), Palm Oil ($671M), Broadcasting Equipment ($521M), Packaged Medicaments ($477M), and Cars ($403M), importing mostly from China ($4.86B), India ($1.95B), United Arab Emirates ($1.34B), Japan ($755M), and Saudi Arabia ($632M).
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INVEST IN THE MOST INNOVATIVE & SCALABLE COMPANIES
Kenya has a growing number of innovative and scalable companies with a high growth potential. In order to grow foreign capital is needed. TAIC is the matchmaking platform that connects founders, investors and enterprises. Every quarter we publish a executive report with a shortlist of the most innovative & scalable companies of Kenya that are ready for foreign investment.
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HOW TO INVEST IN KENYA
Kenya makes up for more than 50% of East and Central Africa’s regional GDP. The economy is strong and growing each year as a result of the growth of the urban middle class. On top of all this, the government has made it easy to invest in Kenya by reducing bottlenecks initially aimed at chasing away investors.To stimulate foreign investment both fiscal and non fiscal, incentives are available in Kenya. Therefore, making an investment in Kenya is becoming more attractive every day.
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There are several ways to invest in Kenya:
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Invest in the money market: this is a very easy way to invest in Kenya as investment firms and insurance companies are offering this service. Our team can advise you the best firms offering the best interest in money market investment.
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Buying Treasury bonds: Another way to invest in Kenya at low risk is by purchasing treasury bonds issued by the government. These financial instruments earn you a fixed interest rate of 10% per annum over the years.
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Purchasing Treasury bills: treasury bills are different from treasury bonds in that they are short term. However, they are still government-issued and they earn an interest rate of 10% per annum.
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Trading shares: Trading in shares is riskier as compared to the other investment opportunities listed above. The Kenyan stock market (Nairobi Stock Exchange) is highly volatile but is offering high returns. You could decide to get an agent to trade in the shares on your behalf or you could decide to trade in them by yourself. Our team can advise and guide you to select the best stock trading platforms or agents.
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Capital partnerships: our team on the ground can assist you to find the most profitable companies to invest in. Once you have invested in the venture, you should be able to earn dividends or even share profits.
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Corporate bonds: our team will give you information about the available corporate bonds for your purchase. We make sure that whichever corporate bond you are dealing with, they have been listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange.
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Invest in Agribusiness: investment in food is always a right choice. Our team can assist you in finding the most attractive agricultural projects to invest in.
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Invest in Real estate: Real estate is one of the best ways to invest money in Kenya. You can invest in land, houses, or rental buildings. Our team can guide you finding the most attractive real estate project in Kenya
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When it comes to business and economic growth, some international organizations in the past have categorized Kenya as part of the ‘Greater Horn of Africa’. The country is a lower-middle-income economy country with Nairobi as its capital, serving as the main regional commercial city. Agriculture is the largest sector where this country gets its revenue; tea and coffee are the main traditional cash crops and they equally grow fresh flowers for exports.
Top 10 Mega Construction Projects in Kenya
Kenya is among the leading construction hub in Sub-Saharan Africa. These ongoing Mega construction Projects in Kenya that will change the face of Kenya, improve the country's economy, develop the country's infrastructure, helping Kenya to reach sustainable development goals in line with international agreements, and last but not least improving the standard of living of the local Kenyans
The most impressive investment projects in Kenya.
The Kenyan government has continued to prioritize infrastructure development since the projects are vital to strengthening the economic environment. As one of the largest business and transport hubs in east africa, the kenyan gonverments have channelled their projects in construction worth billions of dollars taking off since 2012. According to data released by Kenya Bureau of Statistics KBS, the value of Kenya's construction industry grew by 11.8% in 2021 of the highest rates in the particular year.
