The jewel in Africa’s crown, Kenya is one of the continent’s most beautiful countries and the region’s leading trade, fi nance and investment hub.
Minister of Information and Technology, Samuel Lesuron Poghisio has pledged to level the playing field within the country through the development and implementation of policy and regulations in order to attract keener investment.
Kenya’s energy sector will be a key enabler for Vision 2030, with opportunities in petroleum, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), the electricity sub-sector, coal, and renewable energies, including geothermal and hydropower.
Sugar factories for both increased sugar production and power generation are vitally needed. Th ere are between 1,000 and 15,000 hectares of land suitable for development and the erection of sugar processing factories in the Homa Bay and Busia districts.
“Kenya will utilize the window of opportunity provided by the 2010 Shanghai Expo to showcase the country’s wonderful range of trade, investment and tourism opportunities,” said Abdulrazak Aden Ali, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade.
Recognized as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations for animal lovers, Kenya is setting the benchmark for wildlife and safari tourism as it showcases its precious species to the world and chases investors hungry to take advantage of business opportunities.
Foreign direct investment has played a key role in the horticulture industry (for export to the European Union) and certain service areas: transport, tourism and mobile communications, for example.
Offi cials are seeking PPPs and foreign funding in environmental monitoring and early warning system technologies, as well as education, training and awareness programs, waste management programs, and pest control.