The Organization
Our Vision
“A global leader in investment attraction.”
Our Mission
“To promote and facilitate domestic and foreign investment in Kenya by advocating for a conducive investment climate, providing accurate information and offering quality services for a prosperous Nation.”
Mandate
Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) is a statutory body established in 2004 through an Act of Parliament (Investment Promotion Act No. 6 of 2004) with the main objective of promoting investments in Kenya. It is responsible for facilitating the implementation of new investment projects, providing After Care services for new and existing investments, as well as organizing investment promotion activities both locally and internationally. The core functions of KenInvest include; Policy Advocacy; Investment Promotion; Investment Facilitation which includes Investor Tracking and After Care Services. The activities are carried out through the following departments:
- Research, Policy Advocacy and Planning Department
Undertake research, review and analyse policies, and engage in policy advocacy geared towards improving the business environment. - Investment Promotion Department
Target and attract investments to achieve increased economic development. - Investor Services Department
Ensure expeditious and quality facilitation of projects for prompt implementation and effective After Care Services. - Corporate and Legal Affairs Department
Uphold KenInvest’s corporate profile, ensure observance of good corporate governance and attend to legal affairs. - Finance and Administration Department
Formulate and implement efficient financial and administrative management policies and systems. - Internal Audit
Monitor and evaluate management policies, procedures, regulations and systems to ensure compliance with the best practices for effective utilization of organisational resources.
Corporate Values
At KenInvest we aspire to conduct all our affairs in accordance with the principles of good corporate governance.
Our core values are:
Core Values |
Description |
Investor focus |
We put our investors first and strive to continuously meet and exceed their expectations. We Delight in Investor Satisfaction and we put “Investor first.” |
Professionalism and Integrity |
We subscribe to the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, excellence, integrity, transparency and accountability in the delivery of services. |
Innovation & creativity
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We promote an innovative culture and attitude demonstrated through our proactive initiation of change, shared knowledge teamwork, and fostering an atmosphere of continuous improvement. |
Teamwork |
We promote and support a diverse, yet unified, team. We work together to meet our common goals |
Respect and Trust |
We treat each other with the highest degree of dignity, equality and trust recognizing the importance of diversity of culture and social values |
Patriotism |
We value dedication to duty and are fully committed to delivery on our mandate, as our service to our beloved country. |
Equity and Fairness |
We subscribe to cordial and respectful co-existence, employ hight ethical standards, demonstrate honesty fairness, equity and gender balance in both recruitment and career development opportunities. |
These are ideals and enduring principles that underpin KenInvest’s performance and culture.