1. Kenya looks to UAE for Investors
(News/News Content)

...e Great Lakes Regions. The President who held discussions with visiting United Arab Emirates Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan at State House Nairobi pointed out that K...

2. Investment Opportunities
(General/General)

...the largest in east and Central Africa, Kenya offers plenty of investment opportunities for both local and foreign investors. Agriculture Opportunities exist in production and export of products su...

3. They are talking about Kenya.
(General/General)

...nd EAC regional arrangements, we believe that Kenya could offer many new opportunities for investors, both foreign and local. Agriculture and infrastructure are two very promising areas. Dominique Pe...

4. Publications
(General/General)

... the result of the sub-Saharan Africa EBP, adhering to the location benchmarking approach commonly used by foreign investors to evaluate alternative global investment sites. Investment Promotion Act,...

5. 14) Are there any restrictions to doing business in Kenya?
(faq's/faq\'s)

Whilst there are no blanket restrictions on doing business in Kenya, foreign investments in the telecommunication and insurance sectors are subject to specific requirements on the percentage of owners

6. 12) What type of company should I set up?
(faq's/faq\'s)

The majority of foreign investors will establish a Kenyan registered company when setting up in Kenya.    There are four different types of Kenyan registered companies: Private company limit

7. 11) How do I register and establish my company?
(faq's/faq\'s)

It is a straightforward process to establish a company in Kenya and there are no separate rules for foreign nationals. To register a company, certain mandatory documents such as the ‘Memorandum

8. 10) Is it easy to transfer money out of Kenya to foreign investor who need to make overseas payment?
(faq's/faq\'s)

it easy to transfer money out of Kenya by companies set up by foreign investors who need to make overseas payments? Yes. Foreign companies may freely transfer profits after complying with tax obligati

9. 5) Can I get government protection if I was to relocate my business to Kenya?
(faq's/faq\'s)

...eement with Kenya, then there will be additional protection guarantees in the Agreement. Furthermore; The Foreign Investment Protection Act guarantees against expropriation of private property by gov...

10. 2) What services does Kenya Investment Authority provide?
(faq's/faq\'s)

Kenya Investment Authority provides support to foreign and domestic companies looking to set up or expand in Kenya. We do this by providing a fully integrated advisory service, assistance in acquiring

11. bbb
(General/General)

...onal corporations Investment banks ( financiers) Development banks IT practitioners Infrastructure experts Foreign missions accredited to the EAC Partner States Officials from India private and public...

12. Agriculture
(Business/Business)

...ucts, such as beans, avocados and flowers. These are only second to tourism as the country’s largest foreign exchange earner. In 2005, 349’083 metric tonnes of horticultural products earne...

13. testing
(General/General)

... Q: What services does Kenya Investment Authority provide? Kenya Investment Authority provides support to foreign and domestic companies looking to set up or expand in Kenya. We do this by providing...

14. Investment opportunities in Tourism
(Business/Business)

Overview Tourism is Kenya's third largest foreign exchange earner. The tourism industry is growing as a result of the liberalisation measures, diversification of tourist generating markets and con

15. Investment opportunities in Agriculture
(Business/Business)

...re The horticultural sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in the economy and is the second largest foreign exchange earner after tea. Opportunities exist in production and export of products s...

16. Introduction to kenya
(Business/Business)

...commercial risk, and of the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) between foreign investors and the Government. The country’s legal system is flexible, and inv...

17. General Information
(Business/Business)

...usiness Information More info about Currency, office hours, legal holidays, visa, custom, resident permit, Foreign currency, Personal belongings and passenger car Kenya; Land of Contrasts No other cou...

18. Ministry of Education
(Business/Business)

...n of a few schools that follow the American system. A few private schools offer the KCSE program alongside foreign systems giving students a choice of which to follow. Private Schools Private schools...

19. Tourism
(Business/Business)

...The sector provides employment to thousands of people directly and many more indirectly. It is the highest foreign exchange earner overtaking agriculture.     Due to ongoing marketing ...

20. Agriculture
(Business/Business)

...ucts, such as beans, avocados and flowers. These are only second to tourism as the country’s largest foreign exchange earner. In 2005, 349’083 metric tonnes of horticultural products earne...

21. Key economic institutions
(Business/Business)

... proper functioning of a stable market based financial system. Additionally, CBK formulates and implements foreign exchange policy and holds and manages foreign exchange reserves; licences and supervi...

22. Sources of finance
(Business/Business)

...opment Bank (DEG) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The bank provides medium-term local and foreign currency financing for projects in the industrial, agro-processing, and tourism secto...

23. Electricity
(Business/Business)

...ment in use. Other Charges All Tariff for electrical energy specified are liable to fuel Cost Charge. And Foreign Exchange Rate Fluctuation Adjustment Related Links www.kplc.co.ke ...

24. Business Environment
(Business/Business)

...Business: General Business Information Currency Office hours Legal holidays Visas Customs Residence permit Foreign currency Personal belongings and passenger car Embassies and general information Form...

25. FAQ's
(General/General)

...ved investments can benefit? 10.  Is it easy to transfer money out of Kenya by companies set up by foreign investors who need to make overseas payments? 11.  How do I register and esta...

26. Flower Grower Plans to Invest 2 Billion.
(Latest News/Latest)

Flower Grower Plans to Invest 2 Billion. The horticulture industry earned the country Sh40 billion in foreign exchange and has become the envy of many. Buts it is not a bed of roses for players with t

27. Well Established Local and Foreign Private Sector
(Why Kenya/Why Kenya)

Well Established Local and Foreign Private Sector A Robust Private Sector.   By African standards, Kenya has a very substantial private sector, including a significant number of foreign in

28. Fully Liberalized Economy
(Why Kenya/Why Kenya)

...ully liberalised its economy by removing all obstacles that previously hampered the free flow of trade and foreign private investment.  Among them were exchange controls, import and export licen...

29. A Stable Pro-Investment Government
(Why Kenya/Why Kenya)

... impact directly on national security, health,  and environment. Opening up of the capital markets to foreign participation Generous Investment and capital allowance Remission of duty and Value A...

30. Good Reasons to Invest in Kenya
(Why Kenya/Why Kenya)

...ent Protection Guarantee The constitution of Kenya guarantees protection of life and private property. The Foreign Investment Protection Act guarantees against expropriation of private property by gov...