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

By:KLN and Agencies President Mwai Kibaki has said Kenya remains an attractive investment destination, which acts as the hub of economic activities for both the East African Community as well as the

2. DOSS
(News/News Content)

…rocess of digitally unify various government regulators, facilitators and business support organizations for investors under a single point of contact in a streamlined and coordinated manner via a Dig…

3. Investment Opportunities
(General/General)

…rgest 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 such as …

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

…ce, more investment in these sectors could be attracted very quickly. These are labour-intensive sectors and investors will find the workforce they are looking for in Kenya. Vitacress for its part is …

5. Publications
(General/General)

…blications, a number of organizations and government agencies have publications and resources of interest to investors most of which are available full text online. Among publications you will find ar…

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. 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

8. 9) Does the Kenya Investment have ‘Investment Fund’ from which approved investment can benefit
(faq’s/faq\’s)

…quo; from which approved investments can benefit? No. Kenya Investment Authority does not provide funding to investors, but can advise on sources of financing….

9. 6) Do I need a local partner to operate any business in Kenya?
(faq’s/faq\’s)

…investor is free to choose to operate their business with either 100% ownership or in partnership with local investors….

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

…Member of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) an affiliate of theWorld Bank which guarantees investors against loss of investment to political problems in host countries. Kenya is also…

11. 1) What is Kenya’s government policy on overseas companies doing business in Kenya?
(faq’s/faq\’s)

…’s commitment to attracting inward investments by providing free, confidential services to prospective investors….

12. bbb
(General/General)

… 2009 VENUE: Kenyatta International Conference Centre Expected participants EAC entrepreneurs and potential investors Potential exporters to the region EAC government officials Representatives of mul…

13. UNCTAD
(Latest News/Latest)

UNCTAD World Investment Report 2008 World Investment Report 2007 World Investment Report 2007 overview Investors Guide to east Africa Investment Policy Review of Kenya 2005

14. Investment opportunities in Energy
(Business/Business)

…. Transformers ICDC has the intention of promoting a project, to be based on joint ventures with interested investors, to manufacture transformers mainly for electric power. Currently, all the requir…

15. testing
(General/General)

…squo;s commitment to attracting inward investments by providing free, confidential services to prospective investors. Q: What services does Kenya Investment Authority provide? Kenya Investment Aut…

16. Telecommunications
(Business/Business)

The ongoing liberalization and privatization offer important investment opportunities to private investors, particularly in the information technology and telecommunications sectors. Investors possess

17. Investment opportunities in Tourism
(Business/Business)

…erence Tourism Cultural tourism Cruise ship Tourism Aviation/tour and travel Tourism Eco-tourism Potential investors can take full advantage of these opportunities through direct investments or join…

18. Introduction to kenya
(Business/Business)

…be the financial and air transport hub of the region, making the country an ideal investment destination for investors targeting regional markets. The country’s strategic location provides easy …

19. Banking and Finance
(Business/Business)

…nd African Alliance – launched unit trusts for retail and institutional clients. The new institutional investors have boosted demand for financial instruments of all types. Beyond growth spurre…

20. Environment & Natural resources
(Business/Business)

…ailed discretion on the part of the Minister in charge of mining and a greater security of tenure for mining investors. The new law also seeks to harmonize mining with the Environment Management and C…

21. Sources of finance
(Business/Business)

…ises. IDB no longer offers full banking services but it has embarked on its mandate of lending to industrial investors. Contact: The Managing Director, IDB Capital Limited National Bank Building, 18t…

22. FAQ’s
(General/General)

…vestments 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 establish …

23. Step by step guide
(Business/Business)

…rks is seven years from the date of filing and renewable every 14 years. Work permits The Government allows investors to have key expatriate staff in senior management positions or where locals with …

24. Publications
(General/General)

…Vision 2030 (Abridged Version) UNCTAD World Investment Report 2007 World Investment Report 2007 overview Investors Guide to east Africa Investment Policy Review of Kenya 2005 ICT ICT Investor G…

25. Equity commits to boost mobile banking
(Latest News/Latest)

…ut of the formal financial system,” she added. This year’s event aims at lobbying institutional investors, microfinance institutions, network providers and technology companies and policy…

26. Lake Tanganyika Basin Development Conference
(Latest News/Latest)

…he Lake Victoria Basin. The Chairperson of the Summit noted that the conference attracted a lot of potential investors who were sensitized on the investment opportunities in the Basin. The Chairperson…

27. KenInvest is ISO Certified
(Latest News/Latest)

…ldquo;As we celebrate the Certification of KenInvest as ISO 9001:2000 compliant, we are boldly saying to the investors, our customers and stakeholders that we have an obligation to give them quality s…

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

…By African standards, Kenya has a very substantial private sector, including a significant number of foreign investors and is touted as one of the most resilient in the world. The country has always b…

29. Strategic Location as a Regional Financial, Communication and Transportation Hub
(Why Kenya/Why Kenya)

…t Africa. Its strategic location and its well developed business infrastructure make it a natural choice for investors and many international firms have made it their regional hub. Investing in Kenya…

30. Business Friendly Regulatory Reforms
(Why Kenya/Why Kenya)

…nt no. 87 of January 2005. The purpose of the act is to "Promote and facilitate investment by assisting investors in obtaining the licenses necessary to invest and providing other assistance and …