“Multinationals looking to enter Kenya should engage with the Kenya Investment Authority. They are helpful with advice on regulatory frameworks and requirements. I would definitely advise multinationals to use this as a point of entry”.

Loren Bosch, MD, Internet Solutions Kenya

“Kenya Investment Authority has proven very helpful not only to us as a young business but to our clients both local and international. They have been very instrumental in providing information and direction to companies looking to set up their businesses and invest in the region.”

Maria Wamakonjio, MD, ESBC Limited

Kenya remains an important investment destination of choice in the region whose consumer market is expected to grow sharply.

Mr. Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan

Kenya’s retail property market is growing and the list of new retailers entering the market is deepening; the retail market here is primed and is ripe for growth.

Jonathan Yach, Managing Director, Broll Property Group.

The government is keen on making Kenya an attractive investment destination for investors across the globe.

Deputy President William Ruto.

“Kenya has emerged as one of Africa’s ‘frontier economies’, and I am very interested in learning how the  country’s leaders and people will build on this success moving forward.”

 IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde

“Kenya is an important market for our future growth due to its high geothermal potential, we are focusing our efforts on increasing our operations in Kenya.”

Dita Bronicki, CEO, Ormat Technologies Inc .

“The visit by US delegation is a sign of confidence in Kenya as an investment destination, the government is committed to make Kenya a regional business hub and urged investors to take advantage of the opening investment opportunities, both at the national and county levels. ” 

H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta.

“Kenya is a stable economy, she has all the micro economic indicators showing that she has a brilliant future; stable political scenario and we want to add value to the transport system, we believe this is the ideal moment for a second wave of development of Scania in Kenya.”

Scania Group Trucks Vice President, Christopher Podgorski.

“Kenya remains an area of interest because private equity firms see it as the more mature and diversified market in the Eastern Africa region.”

Ms Andrea Bohnstedt, Africa Assets Director. 

“Kenya is a leader in the continent in science and entrepreneurship as well as a hub of collaboration on technology and innovation, Nairobi, is the ideal location to establish Philips’ African research presence.”

JJ van Dongen, Senior Vice President and CEO Philips Africa.

“Kenya has a great creative potential and is a key market in advertising. If you look at last year’s ranking, Kenya is top on the list. This goes to show the worth of this industry.”

Mr. Andrew Human, CEO Loeries Africa Caravan.