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SDIP Leads High-Level Engagement with Textile Investors from U.S, China and Asia

The Government has embarked on the implementation of a 10 year Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) Project funded by the World Bank at a cost of close to Ksh.19.5 billion (USD 150 Million). Implementation of the KJET Project is being coordinated by both the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry in collaboration with the Ministry of Cooperatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development.

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Kenya and Finland Deepen Investment Ties in Historic Business Forum

In a historic first visit to Kenya, His Excellency Dr. Alex Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, today led a high-level Finnish delegation to the Kenya-Finland Business Forum held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi. The event marked the first inaugural state visit by a Finnish President to Kenya, underscoring the deepening economic and diplomatic relations between the two nations.

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Kenya Positions Itself as Digital Trade Hub in Landmark EU-Kenya Forum Nairobi

The Principal Secretary for the State Department for Investment Promotion Mr. Abubakar Hassan Abubakar today joined key stakeholders at the second edition of the European Union-Kenya Business Forum, held at the Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel in Nairobi. Thehigh level event themed "Digitalizing Trade," brought together public and private sector leaders from Kenya and the European Union to explore new opportunities for sustainable investment and trade in the digital age.
The Principal Secretary for the State Department for Investment Promotion Mr. Abubakar Hassan Abubakar today joined key stakeholders at the second edition of the European Union-Kenya Business Forum, held at the Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel in Nairobi. Thehigh level event themed "Digitalizing Trade," brought together public and private sector leaders from Kenya and the European Union to explore new opportunities for sustainable investment and trade in the digital age.

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Murang’a Investment Conference Spurs National Drive to Anchor Industrial Growth in Counties

The Principal Secretary for Investment Promotion, Mr. Abubakar Hassan, joined government leaders, investors and the business community at the first Murang’a Investment Conference, hosted at Thika Greens Golf Resort by Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata. The event was officially opened by His Excellency President William Ruto and marked a key milestone in Kenya’s strategy to transform counties into industrial and investment hubs.

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State Department for Investment Promotion Charts Strategic Direction for FY2025/26 at Sarova Panafric

The State Department for Investment Promotion (SDIP) held its annual strategy meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Sarova Panafric Hotel, bringing together staff from across all departments. The session, hosted by Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, focused on fostering interdepartmental synergy, aligning performance goals and strengthening service delivery as the department enters the new fiscal year.
The State Department for Investment Promotion (SDIP) held its annual strategy meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Sarova Panafric Hotel, bringing together staff from across all departments. The session, hosted by Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, focused on fostering interdepartmental synergy, aligning performance goals and strengthening service delivery as the department enters the new fiscal year.

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Communications Heads to Fast-track KJET’s Public Engagement and Visibility

Communications units from the State Departments for Investment Promotion (SDIP) and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SDMSME) and partner state agencies convened on Wednesday July 9, 2025 for the 4th High-Level Consultative Session to review progress and align strategies for a publicity promotion campaign for the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) project.

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Kenya Calls for Diplomatic Rethink as Tanzania’s New Trade Measures Threaten EAC Integration

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