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Kenya has secured one of its most significant bilateral investment packages to date. Valued at KSh 427 billion, this agreement with the United Kingdom represents a comprehensive strategy aimed at accelerating economic growth, driving private sector development, and anchoring Kenya as a regional investment hub.
The five-year pact was signed during a high-level engagement in London, reflecting the two countries' shared intent to deepen their commercial and strategic ties. It builds on existing relations but pivots toward long-term impact in emerging sectors.
Out of the total KSh 427 billion, approximately KSh 266 billion is earmarked for direct private investments, while KSh 32 billion will support capital markets development. These resources are expected to boost both large-scale infrastructure and grassroots enterprise.
The agreement targets broad sectors including manufacturing, transport, green infrastructure, fintech, logistics, and agribusiness. The goal is to unlock Kenya’s full economic potential by matching capital inflows with job creation and skills development.
A significant portion of the investment — KSh 17 billion — will go directly into Kenya’s digital economy. Over 500 startups and 5,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will gain access to funding, mentorship, and business infrastructure.
This injection into the digital ecosystem is expected to generate over 30,000 jobs. Investments will focus on artificial intelligence, blockchain integration, software development, and tech-enabled agriculture, offering young innovators an opportunity to scale their impact.
In a landmark move, the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) is set to become the headquarters of a regional underwriting and capital mobilization platform. The deal positions Nairobi to attract institutional investors and serve as a bridge between African markets and global capital.
With a funding pipeline projected to exceed KSh 75 billion, the underwriting hub will facilitate long-term investments across East and Central Africa. It aligns with Kenya’s vision to evolve into a continental financial powerhouse.
Environmental sustainability forms a central pillar of the agreement. The UK will direct over KSh 35 billion into green finance, clean energy, and climate-resilient infrastructure. The funds will help build low-carbon transport systems, support energy transition efforts, and scale nature-based solutions.
The investments are expected to support Kenya’s nationally determined contributions (NDCs), while also opening the door for green bonds and climate-smart financial instruments within the local market.
Beyond economics, the partnership extends into peace, security cooperation, and scientific exchange. Kenya and the UK will collaborate on cross-border security strategies, public sector reforms, and academic research.
This multipronged approach aims to not only boost trade and investment, but also promote regional stability, social cohesion, and institutional strengthening.
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