Kenya is deepening its economic ties with Dutch investors in a move aimed at driving innovation, economic growth, and sustainable development. A high-level Kenyan delegation, led by Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, engaged in discussions with Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands at the Netherlands Business Hub event on Tuesday.
The discussions focused on expanding strategic partnerships in key sectors, including horticulture, agriculture, and water management. The Netherlands is Kenya’s leading trading partner in Europe, and both nations seek to enhance their cooperation to bolster economic resilience and sustainable development.
“Our discussions focused on expanding strategic partnerships in horticulture, agriculture, and water management sectors where the Netherlands remains Kenya’s leading trading partner in Europe,” stated CS Mudavadi.
Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a dynamic and competitive business environment through strong collaborations in trade, investment, and sustainable technologies. Mudavadi highlighted the importance of leveraging these partnerships to explore new avenues for mutual prosperity.
“With strong collaborations in trade, investment, and sustainable technologies, we explored new avenues to drive mutual prosperity,” he said.
To attract long-term investments, Kenya emphasized key measures such as ensuring tax policy predictability, streamlining business regulations, and reinforcing institutional frameworks. These steps aim to enhance investor confidence and create a more conducive economic environment.
“Key priorities included ensuring tax policy predictability, streamlining business regulations, and reinforcing institutional frameworks to create a more conducive environment for investors,” Mudavadi added.
The forum brought together key stakeholders, including Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, Principal Secretary for Investment Promotion Abubakar Hassan, the Chairman of the Netherlands Business Hub, and industry leaders. Their participation underscored a shared vision for sustainable prosperity and reinforced Kenya’s commitment to creating favorable conditions for foreign investors.
The strengthened collaboration between Kenya and Dutch investors is expected to unlock significant opportunities in trade and economic development, fostering innovation and long-term sustainability. With the Netherlands playing a crucial role in Kenya’s export market, particularly in agriculture and horticulture, this partnership marks a significant step toward achieving economic transformation and stability.
