President William Ruto opened the 4th Kenya International Investment Conference (KIIC), in Nairobi, reinforcing the country’s renewed push to attract foreign direct investment and cement its status as East Africa’s leading investments hub. The President, who presided over the event alongside visiting Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, said the government is strengthening policy reforms and expanding key infrastructure to make it easier for investors to operate in the country.
In his address, he made a compelling case for Kenya as the region’s premier investment destination, emphasizing the government’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment through policy reforms and strategic infrastructure development. The president said Kenya’s strategic location and improving business climate make it a natural gateway for investors targeting the East and Central African markets.
“Our priority is to create a predictable environment that attracts long ‑ term capital and supports innovation, ” he said. The three-day summit which brings together policymakers, business leaders, and international investors serves as a critical platform for fostering global partnerships.
With a focus on a wide array of target sectors including Mining, Blue Economy, Agriculture, Banking and Information and Communications Technology (ICTs) the summit showcases Kenya’s diverse and robust investment landscape. One of the leading trade facilitators is the Kenya Ports Authority, which showcased numerous opportunities within the port ecosystem, during the summit.
The Authority is driving investments aimed at modernizing and expanding Ports capacity within the shipping, maritime and logistics sector. Currently the Authority is implementing an aggressive expansion strategy designed to handle increasing cargo volumes and enhance efficiency.
Key projects include construction of berth 23 and 24, Dongo Kundu Berth one, Development and operation of Lamu Port Special Economic Zones among others. The focus the three-day summit remained translating the high-level discussions into concrete investment deals, positioning Kenya as the gateway of choice for investors seeking stability, strategic access, and growth in the African market.