Kenya is prioritizing the streamlining of investor entry and capital deployment to enhance its competitiveness as an investment destination. The focus is shifting from attracting investor interest to ensuring the timely and efficient implementation of projects.

• Kenya ranked 68th globally and second in Africa in the 2026 Best Countries to Do Business ranking.
• The State Department for Investment Promotion, led by Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, is spearheading reforms.
• Key reforms include the National One-Stop-Shop Digital Portal to simplify processes and improve coordination across government agencies.
• Last year, Kenya attracted $1.8 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).