The conference, held at the JW Marriott Hotel, was a significant event aimed at strengthening economic ties between China and Kenya with participation of businesses, including 56 KNCCI members, from various sectors.

The Chief Guest was Mr. Lei Weihua, District Mayor of Longhua District –People’s Government of Shenzhen Municipality and KNCCI Director Ken Onditi, MBS representing KNCCI

Highlights:

  • Key sectors identified for investment in Kenya included agriculture, ICT and innovation, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
  • The Shenzhen business community was encouraged to explore the extensive investment opportunities in Kenya, emphasizing the country’s strategic location as a gateway to East Africa.
  • Shenzhen, a highly advanced city and the first in China to implement a comprehensive transportation system, was showcased for its innovative infrastructure.
  • China’s top imports from Kenya include titanium ore, manganese ore, fish, niobium, tantalum, vanadium, and zirconium ore.
  • Kenya’s major imports from China consist of telephones, woven fabric, rubber footwear, hot-rolled iron, and polyacetals.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Industry and Information Technology Bureau of Shenzhen Longhua District and KNCCI, outlining a commitment to cooperate in promoting economic and trade industries.

Additionally, Avic International Real Estate Kenya Ltd expressed its intent to join KNCCI as a Patron Member through the Managing Director, Frank Wang

Also present were KNCCI Nairobi Chapter’s Director Alice Mungai and KNCCI Nyandarua Chapter’s Director Eva Edmund.