The upcoming Business Ecosystems Summit (BES) in Kisumu from August 6-8, 2025, is set to attract investments in high-impact projects across Western Kenya. Organizers aim to create partnerships that enhance regional economic growth.

• USD 400 million was facilitated during the previous BES 2023 event.
• Victor Nyagaya, CEO of Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB), emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships.
• The summit expects over 2,000 participants from 23 countries, focusing on sectors like agriculture and renewable energy.

The Huawei LEAP Job Fair on 8 July 2025 at the University of Nairobi Grounds generated over 1,700 job opportunities for Kenyan youth, emphasizing Sino-Kenyan collaboration in enhancing digital skills.

• Over 60 Chinese and Kenyan enterprises participated in the fair.
• Yu Xiaodong, KCETA President, praised the job fair as evidence of a successful partnership.
• Huawei aims to train 100,000 Kenyan youth in digital skills by 2026 through its LEAP initiative.