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October 20, 2025
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Why Somaliland could be Kenya's next big market

Why Somaliland could be Kenya's next big market

Somaliland enjoys abundant sunshine throughout the year and with vast off-grid demand, it is a fertile ground for Kenyan companies that have built expertise in solar infrastructure...

✨ Key Highlights

Somaliland is positioning itself as a promising new market for Kenyan businesses, emphasizing stability, openness, and numerous opportunities. The Somaliland Mission in Nairobi is actively promoting economic diplomacy, focusing on key sectors where Kenyan capabilities can meet Somaliland's natural advantages.

  • More than 17,000 Kenyan workers are currently employed in Somaliland across various sectors.
  • Key sectors for collaboration include renewable energy, mining, agriculture, fishing, and banking.
  • The modernized Berbera Port, a result of strategic investment by DP World, is highlighted as a crucial logistics hub for the Horn of Africa, with potential for seamless integration with Kenya's LAPSSET corridor.
  • The Ambassador of the Republic of Somaliland to Kenya assures that despite lacking international diplomatic recognition, Somaliland boasts a stable currency, expanding ports, and democratic governance, making it a strategic gateway to the region.

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