Three UAE firms eye investment in Kenya’s port, renewable energy, and shipping projects
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11 - Three leading companies from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have expressed interest in investing in Kenya’s port and shipping Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Three prominent UAE companies have announced significant investment interests in Kenya's infrastructure, focusing on port operations, renewable energy, and shipping. These plans were revealed during the UAE–Kenya Trade and Investment Forum, highlighting deepening economic ties between the two nations.
- Gulftainer plans to co-finance rehabilitation and enter a 25-year PPP for berths 11–14 at Mombasa Port, alongside launching a direct shipping line.
- BEEAH Group is seeking partnerships for renewable energy and sustainability projects with Kenyan counties.
- Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) will support trade and investment through clean energy financing and risk insurance, having committed $500 million for Africa’s clean energy sector in 2023.
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