In a significant move to bolster market access and promote business ethics, Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan Abubakar recently engaged in a roundtable business discussion with UK Prime Minister Theo Clarke. This high-level meeting resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya Chapter, aimed at facilitating greater cooperation between the two nations in the realm of trade and commerce.

In a momentous event that drew attention from business leaders and stakeholders across the Indo-African region, Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan Abubakar officially launched the 4th International Indo-Africa B2B Investment and Trade Exhibition. The event took place at the prestigious Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya.

In a recent meeting, Mr. Abubakar Hassan, PS Investment Promotion, engaged in discussions with Ms. Annette Ssemuwemba Mutaawe, the Deputy Secretary General of Customs, Trade, and Monetary Affairs at the East African Community (EAC). The meeting centered on several key topics aimed at enhancing economic cooperation and investment facilitation within the region.

The key points discussed during the meeting included:

    1. Customs Regime under EAC Customs Union

    2. Kenya-UK EPA (Economic Partnership Agreement)

The East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) has recently announced a collaboration with the State Department of Investment Promotion and the Kenya Development Corporation. Their joint effort aims to establish a framework for co-investing and mitigating risks associated with private investments in County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs). This partnership aligns with the goal of driving bottom-up economic transformation through venture capital investment.

Today, the PS for Investment Promotion, Abubakar Hassan, had a productive meeting with EPZ enterprises at EPZ Athi River as part of the state department's aftercare program. The primary objective of this engagement was to enhance the ease of doing business for entities operating within the Zone.

Following the meeting, the PS proceeded to tour Nodor EPZ Ltd, a noteworthy investment amounting to 20 million Pounds from the UK within the EPZ program. Notably, this investment embodies complete backward integration with sisal farmers and extensive utilization of local sourcing.

Today, the PS for Investment Promotion, Abubakar Hassan, had a productive meeting with EPZ enterprises at EPZ Athi River as part of the state department's aftercare program. The primary objective of this engagement was to enhance the ease of doing business for entities operating within the Zone.

Following the meeting, the PS proceeded to tour Nodor EPZ Ltd, a noteworthy investment amounting to 20 million Pounds from the UK within the EPZ program. Notably, this investment embodies complete backward integration with sisal farmers and extensive utilization of local sourcing.

In a recent announcement following the AFRICAN TRADE & INVESTMENT DIALOGUE, it has been revealed that the State Department of Investment Promotion is firmly dedicated to spearheading the promotion of green investment. Kenya, a nation celebrated for its remarkable advancements in green energy and establishing a stable investment environment, is poised to take the lead in this crucial initiative. This commitment sets the stage for fostering African Green Economic Growth, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of sustainable development on the continent

The PS Investment Promotion, represented by PS Abubakar Hassan, recently facilitated a substantial meeting involving a prominent delegation of investors from India. The primary focus of this meeting was to engage in discussions regarding potential collaboration between Kenya and India in the realm of clean cooking energy.

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In a pivotal step towards bolstering the economic growth of the nation, the fishery sector emerges as a primary driver, with the fish farming value chain taking center stage. The prioritization of this sector for investment promotion has led to a significant meeting between PS Abubakar Hassan, the esteemed figure spearheading Investment Promotion, and the leadership of the Alpha Group.