Kenya is driving targeted sector-based investment across Africa at the inaugural NextFrontierAfrica Summit in Nairobi, aiming to unlock capital in high-potential sectors.

• Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) spearheaded the initiative with a focus on sectors like digital and creative industries, healthcare, and manufacturing.
• Norah Ratemo, Director General of KDC, emphasized that these sectors significantly contribute to GDP and highlighted the launch of a "Deal Room" for entrepreneurs to pitch to investors.
• Juma Mukhwana, Principal Secretary of the State Department for Trade, noted that over **90%** of private sector activity comprises Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which employ nearly **80%** of the workforce.