What is Kenya’s current economic growth outlook?

Kenya’s economy grew 4.5% in 2024, with forecasts of ~4.9% in 2025 depending on weather, fiscal conditions, and credit availability. Despite high public debt, growth remains resilient compared to regional peers.

Which sectors offer the best investment opportunities?

Agriculture & Agro-processing: Tea, coffee, horticulture, dairy with high export potential. Renewable Energy: Kenya generates over 90% of its electricity from renewables,led by geothermal. ICT & Digital Services: Kenya is a continental leader in mobile money and fintech. Manufacturing & Industrial Parks: Textiles, construction materials, and automotive assembly. Infrastructure & Logistics: Roads, rail, and ports connecting East & Central Africa. Tourism & Hospitality: A top foreign exchange earner with strong recovery trends.

Can foreign investors repatriate profits easily?

Yes, Kenya has a liberal foreign exchange regime. Repatriation of profits, dividends, and capital is allowed under SEZ/EPZ frameworks, with multiple double-taxation agreements (DTAs) in place.

What is the inflation and currency stability situation?

Inflation averaged 4–5% in 2025, within the Central Bank’s target of 2.5–7.5%. The Kenyan Shilling has seen volatility, but recent reforms aim to stabilize exchange rates and improve investor confidence.

Invest in Kenya | Africa’s Gateway for Industrial Growth

Kenya offers one of Africa’s most compelling environments for industrial investment, combining a rare mix of advantages for modern production: strategic Indian Ocean access, deep logistics, low-carbon energy, economic scale, workforce
capability, and credible investment regimes.

Located on Africa’s eastern coast, Kenya provides gateway access to a market of over 600 million consumers through the East African Community (EAC), COMESA, and AfCFTA, while trade arrangements such as AGOA and the EU-EPA open preferential routes into high-value global markets. Kenya also stands out as a leader in renewable energy, with over 90% of its electricity generated from geothermal, wind, hydro, and solar sources.

The Port of Mombasa, one of Africa’s largest and most strategic ports, reinforces the country’s role as a regional logistics hub. At the same time, Nairobi anchors East Africa as a leading financial, technology, and innovation centre - home to Africa’s “Silicon Savannah” and one of the continent’s most dynamic startup and digital finance ecosystems, with globally recognised innovations such as M-Pesa. Together, these strengths position Kenya as one of Africa’s most competitive locations for industrial growth and a strategic base for serving regional, continental, and global markets.

Connectivity

2,770 Km (MGR), 600 Km (SGR)

246,000+ Km Road Network

8 international fibre-optic cable landings in Mombasa

8 international fibre-optic cable in Mombasa

Kenya, connectivity, International Airports

9 International Airports

9 Major Ports

WHY invest in
Kenya

Abundant Natural Resources:

Agriculture: Kenya is a global leader in tea, coffee, and horticulture exports. Contributes ~21% of GDP, employs over half the workforce, with opportunities in value addition and agro-processing.

Renewable Energy: Over 90% of Kenya’s electricity comes from renewable sources , making it one of Africa’s clean energy leaders.

Active Global Investment Destination:

56M+ population, expanding consumer base, and a stable middle class creating sustained demand for manufactured goods

Strong Economic Fundamentals:

$115B GDP, 4.5% annual growth, diversified economy with depth in agro, energy, FMCG, logistics, and services.

Reform-Oriented Government:

Business-friendly environment driven by Vision 2030; focused on industrialization, infrastructure, and digital transformation.

Strategic Location-Mombassa:

Eastern Africa’s key logistics gateway with Mombasa Port, Standard Gauge Railway, and regional highways connecting landlocked neighbors

testimonials

Denis Sassou N’Guesso
President of Republic of Congo

The 2021-2026 Social project of the Republic of Congo is focused on the industrialization of the country. The implementation of this ambitious plan – to structurally transform our economy – is based on the development of four existing special economic zones (SEZs), including: Pointe-Noire, Brazzavi...

Patrice Talon
President of the Republic of Benin

We have adopted a law to promote Special Economic Zones and the first Industrial Zone in Glo-Djigbé is fully operational and already welcoming investors. Benin's ambition is to become an industrial hub for the transformation of agricultural products such as cashew, cotton, shea butter, pineapple, s...

Gaston Dossouhoui
Minister-Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries

Benin is entering an important phase in its history, that of going far with serious project leaders who will process raw materials and create jobs for young Beninese. These factories remain a safe destination for our raw materials and a prerequisite for increasing our agricultural production.

Michael Derus
Ambassador of Germany to Benin

It’s truIy impressive ! I was very pleased to return to GDIZ. My last visit was less than a year ago and I’m very impressed by the swift development I have seen, particularly in the Garment Training Center (GTC). The Zone has a great potential for international development.

Dr Akinwumi Adesina
President of African Development Bank (AFDB)

I am impressed by the scope of Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ). It will contribute to the industrialization of Benin by promoting the local transformation of Benin’s natural resources (cotton, cashew nuts, pineapples and others) and the creation of jobs for Benin’s youth. Congratulations to the Pr...

Arnaud Floris
Coordinator Africa- BPI France

Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) reflects Benin's boldness and innovation: an inspiration for African countries with its immense potential for industrial development. We are committed to support, co-finance and co-invest in agribusiness projects, as a demonstration of our faith in Benin's vision an...d promising future!

Joseph Owondault Berre
Vice-President of the Gabonese

Everything is in place within the Nkok SIZ to foster high-quality projects and achievements. This Zone is a tool for promoting Gabon's expertise. It was a truly memorable visit.

Evariste Ndayisimiye
President of the Republic of Burundi

GSEZ is an example in the transformation of natural resources.

Raymond Ndong Sima
Prime Minister, Head of Government- Gabonese

Together, let's build our future by increasing our production capacity and exploring innovative avenues to maintain our position of choice on the international market.

Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso
Minister for International Cooperation & PPPs

At the dawn of the opening of the continental free trade zone, our country located in the heart of Africa must be a strategic hub for production, processing and distribution. It is in this perspective that the government of the Republic of Congo has decided to trust the ARISE group to ensure the dev...

Jean-Marc Thystere Tchicaya
Minister of SEZs & Economic Diversification

We welcome the partnership with the Arise IIP Group which, through the Industrial Platforms of Congo Pointe-Noire (PICP), is working hard to, in particular, make the Special Economic Zone of Pointe-Noire operational which, on relying on sectors with high growth potential, will become the driving for...

Julien Paluku
Minister of Industry of the DRC

Julien Paluku, Minister of Industry of the Democratic Republic of Congo, stated that the vision of a “New Congo,” as envisioned by H.E. Félix-Antoine TSHISEKEDI, is achievable through the establishment of competitive ecosystems and robust economic platforms. The creation of Special Economic Zones (...