Investment Overview
Think Investment - Think Kenya
Leading Economic Performance
Kenya has achieved significant growth with an average growth rate of over 5%. As of 2023, our GDP stands at $108.4 billion with a GDP per capita of $1,808.40.
$110.35B
GDP (Latest)
3rd largest in Sub-Saharan Africa7.5%
Annual Growth Rate
Strong economic expansion$2,081.8
GDP Per Capita
Rising living standards50%
EAC's GDP
Regional economic leaderWhy Invest in Kenya?
Kenya is the largest and 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.
Political & Economic Stability
- Stable political environment
- 70% population under 35 years
- 80%+ literacy rate
- Global competitiveness focus
Safe Investment Climate
- Constitution 2010 protects private property
- 100% profit repatriation allowed
- 20,000+ acres industrial facilities
- MIGA & ICSID member
Market Access
- EAC: 140M people, $336B GDP
- COMESA: 400M people, $768B GDP
- AfCFTA: 1.3B people, $3.7T GDP
- EPA with UK, EU, UAE
Investment Opportunities
Untapped Potential
According to the International Trade Centre (ITC), Kenya's untapped export potential is over US$ 4.1 billion, offering enormous investment opportunities for potential investors worldwide.
Infrastructure
- Energy sector
- Transport infrastructure
- Affordable housing
- Urban development
Manufacturing & Services
- Manufacturing and value addition
- Financial services
- ICT & Business Process Outsourcing
- Trade facilitation
Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Agro-processing
- Irrigation systems
- Blue economy & fisheries
- Oil, gas & mineral resources
Social Services
- Healthcare & hospitals
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Education sector
- Sports, culture & arts
Regional Logistics & Innovation Hub
Kenya's strategic geographic position along the East African coast makes it a gateway for investment and trade between Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
4 International Airports
JKIA - busiest in East & Central Africa
2 Sea Ports
Plus 2 Inland Container Depots
SGR Railway
22 million tonnes cargo capacity annually
Silicon Savannah
Leading tech innovation hub in SSA
Skilled & Dynamic Workforce
70%
Population under 35 years
82%
Literacy rate
Proficiency in English facilitates seamless communication and collaboration, contributing to overall dynamism and potential for growth.
Business & Diplomatic Hub
- 200+ multinational corporations with regional HQs
- 85+ foreign diplomatic missions
- Africa's UN HQs (UNON) - one of four main UN duty stations globally
- Global headquarters of UNEP and UN-Habitat
Leading Africa's Green Transition
- 93% renewable energy
- Pioneering Africa's Corporate Green Bond
- 32% emissions reduction target by 2030
- $40 million Green Investment Fund
15,000 MW
Solar potential3,000 MW
Wind potentialWide ICT Access
83% Internet Access
Approximately 39.7 million people have internet access, making Kenya ideal for digital investment.
Global Leader in Mobile Money
Kenya tops mobile money penetration globally, with more than 70% of Kenyan adults using mobile money services.
Vibrant Financial Sector
Kenya's financial sector is very vibrant, well developed and the most diversified in the region, with the highest financial inclusion globally.
43
Banking Institutions
9
Foreign Bank Offices
13
Microfinance Banks
19
Money Remittance Providers
73
Forex Bureaus
$21.8B
NSE Market Cap
Investment Incentives
The Government offers a wide range of incentives to potential investors in Kenya through facilitative Industrial zone programs.
Export Processing Zones (EPZ)
The EPZA Act of 1990 provides for promotion and facilitation of export-oriented investments and development of an enabling environment.
- Tax incentives for exporters
- Streamlined procedures
- Export facilitation support
Special Economic Zones (SEZ)
The SEZ Act of 2015 provides an enabling environment for developing all aspects of special economic zones.
- Integrated infrastructure facilities
- Investment incentives
- Removal of business impediments
Important Investment Links
Government Departments
- State Department for Investment
- State Department for Industrialization
- The National Treasury
Investment Agencies
- KenInvest
- SEZA
- EPZA
Industry Partners
- Council of Governors
- Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM)
- Private Sector Partners
Quick Investment Facts
Constitutional Protection
Private property safeguarded against expropriation
100% Repatriation
Full profit and dividend repatriation allowed
PPP Framework
Public-Private Partnership Act 2013 in place
M-AKIBA Innovation
First mobile retail bond globally