The Government of Kenya has announced the 4th Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026, scheduled to take place from 25th-27th March 2026 in Nairobi, through which the country aims to catalyse USD 2 billion in strategic investments to drive job creation, enterprise growth, and economic transformation across priority sectors.
Convened by Kenya Investment Authority (Invest Kenya) under the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, KIICO 2026 will bring together local and international investors, Kenyan businesses, policymakers, and development partners to unlock capital for projects aligned with national development priorities.
The conference is a key pillar in the implementation of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), with a strong focus on employment generation across sectors such as agriculture, textiles & apparel, BPO/ICT, leather, e-mobility, clean cooking, renewable energy, and circular economy, mining and the creative economy as well as the enabling ecosystem focusing on economic zones and finance.
Speaking on the announcement, Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, Principal Secretary, State Department for Investment Promotion, said the conference is designed to translate investment interest into tangible economic outcomes.
“KIICO 2026 is about scaling investment that delivers real results for Kenyans; more jobs, stronger local industries, and sustainable growth across our counties. It aligns directly with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda by prioritising productive sectors that absorb labour and grow incomes,” said PS Abubakar. The USD 2 Billion target reflects the scale of our country’s investment potential.
The three-day Conference will feature three flagship events: the Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO 2026) on 25th March 2026, the 2nd COMESA Investment Forum on 26th March 2026, and the Africa Green Industrialization Initiative (AGII) Forum on 27th March 2026.
Invest Kenya Chief Executive Officer John Mwendwa said the conference will serve as a practical platform for connecting capital to bankable opportunities with a sharp focus on project execution.
“Our focus is on converting more sectoral opportunities into investment commitments. KIICO 2026 brings together investors to explore commercially viable projects that expand production, create jobs, and accelerate economic growth,” said CEO John Mwendwa.
KIICO 2026 builds on previous editions that strengthened investor confidence and facilitated partnerships across multiple sectors. The 2026 edition is expected to attract thousands of participants, reinforcing Kenya’s position as a competitive and resilient investment destination.
“Kenya is at an inflection point. The opportunity now is not to attract capital in isolation, but to channel it into production, value chains, and jobs. Our growing presence in the country reflects our confidence in that opportunity and our commitment to work alongside government to build the infrastructure and ecosystems that make industrialisation investable.” George Olaka, CEO, ARISE IIP Kenya
“KCB is pleased to participate in this year’s conference as our involvement reflects a deliberate focus on supporting investment activity that is well-structured, sustainable, and aligned with Kenya’s economic priorities. As a bank, we engage investors at every stage of their journey; from entry, expansion to scale, providing the financial and advisory support required to turn opportunity into execution,” said KCB Bank Kenya General Manager-Sovereign & Public Sector, Mr. David Nyamu.” Our partnership with Invest Kenya is central to this approach. By working closely together, we are strengthening the investment facilitation process, ensuring investors have access not only to opportunities, but also to responsive banking solutions, local market insight, and reliable financial partners as they establish or grow operations in Kenya.”
