By Joshua Otieno | March 25, 2026
William Ruto has announced a series of reforms aimed at improving Kenya’s investment climate, as the country unveiled $2.9 billion (about KSh 374 billion) in commitments during the Kenya International Investment Conference 2026 held in Nairobi.
The President said the government has implemented measures to enhance ease of doing business, including tax reforms, the establishment of a One-Stop Investment Centre, and energy tariff adjustments to lower production costs.
“We have rolled out far-reaching reforms to strengthen Kenya’s investment competitiveness and create a more enabling, investor-friendly environment,” Ruto said.
The conference, co-hosted with Daniel Chapo, brought together investors from nine countries across sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, healthcare, energy, and real estate.
“We unveiled investments worth $2.9 billion by 20 investors, a strong signal of confidence in Kenya’s economic direction,” the President added.
Betsy Njagi said the reforms are positioning Kenya as a competitive investment destination.
“These strategic efforts are anchored on stability, predictability and opportunity, making Kenya increasingly attractive to global investors,” she said.
At the same event, Ali Hassan Joho highlighted opportunities in the mining sector, citing the identification of over 970 mineral occurrences through a national survey.
“This deliberate approach has de-risked investment and positioned Kenya as a reliable destination for mining ventures,” Joho said.
Musalia Mudavadi noted that Kenya offers access to the wider African market through the African Continental Free Trade Area framework.
“Investing in Kenya unlocks access to the entire African market, positioning the country as a strategic gateway to growth and opportunity,” he said.
Meanwhile, Lee Kinyanjui said the country continues to present opportunities across multiple sectors.
“In virtually every sector of the economy, opportunities abound, from manufacturing and agribusiness to the digital economy,” Kinyanjui said.
The conference brought together government officials, investors, and development partners to discuss strategies for attracting investment and supporting economic growth, as Kenya positions itself as a regional hub for business and trade.
