UK - KENYA BUSINESS FORUM 2026

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Building UK-Kenya Trade and Investment Partnerships for Sustainable Growth

Thursday, 22 January 2026

Venue Location Nairobi Serena Hotel Processional Way Nairobi, Kenya

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ABOUT UK - KENYA BUSINESS FORUM 2026

The UK–Kenya Business Forum is a high-level platform that brings together government leaders, investors, and business executives from both the United Kingdom and Kenya to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties. The event focuses on exploring opportunities in key sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, renewable energy, digital innovation, and infrastructure, while also promoting sustainable economic growth and job creation. It serves as a space for dialogue, partnerships, and knowledge exchange between the two nations’ public and private sectors.


Through the forum, the UK and Kenya reaffirm their commitment to a long-term economic partnership that supports Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the UK’s trade goals in Africa. Discussions often revolve around improving the business environment, enhancing market access, and mobilizing investment into high-impact projects. The event ultimately aims to deepen economic cooperation, create meaningful business linkages, and drive inclusive prosperity for both countries.

Join The UK- Kenya Business Forum 2026

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Connect with key UK & Kenya bussiness leaders. Forge valuable, lasting partnerships, showcase products & services, curated B2B meetings.

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Discover exciting new investment opportunities in Kenya.Unlock your bussiness potential, clean growth, technology and digitization.

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Deepen trade relations between UK & Kenya. Expand your market reach through the the UK – Kenya Econimic Partnership Agreement (EPA).

Forum Highlights

Technology and Digitization

Looking at practical strategies for leveraging digital technology on trade accelerating UK- Kenya digital economy collaboration.

Clean Growth and Clean Energy

Looking at practical strategies for leveraging digital technology on trade accelerating UK- Kenya digital economy collaboration.

Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities

Looking at practical strategies for leveraging digital technology on trade accelerating UK- Kenya digital economy collaboration.

Industry Insight Roundtables

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Infrastructure

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Blended Finance

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Professional Services

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Healthcare and Life Sciences

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Education and Skills

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Doing Business in Kenya

Forum Highlights

Technology and Digitization

Looking at practical strategies for leveraging digital technology on trade accelerating UK- Kenya digital economy collaboration.

Clean Growth and Clean Energy

Looking at practical strategies for leveraging digital technology on trade accelerating UK- Kenya digital economy collaboration.

Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities

Looking at practical strategies for leveraging digital technology on trade accelerating UK- Kenya digital economy collaboration.

Industry Insight Roundtables

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Infrastructure

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Blended Finance

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Professional Services

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Healthcare and Life Sciences

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Education and Skills

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Doing Business in Kenya

Forum Highlights

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Technology and Digitization

Looking at practical strategies for leveraging digital technology on trade accelerating UK- Kenya digital economy collaboration.

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Clean Growth and Clean Energy

Looking at practical strategies for leveraging digital technology on trade accelerating UK- Kenya digital economy collaboration.

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Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities

Looking at practical strategies for leveraging digital technology on trade accelerating UK- Kenya digital economy collaboration.

Industry Insight Roundtables

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Infrastructure

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Blended Finance

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Professional Services

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Healthcare and Life Sciences

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Education and Skills

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Forum Highlights

Technology and Digitization

Looking at practical strategies for leveraging digital technology on trade accelerating UK- Kenya digital economy collaboration.

Clean Growth and Clean Energy

Focus on achieving economic expansion while reducing environmental impact — a key priority for both the UK and Kenya.

Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities

Leveraging the UK–Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to support trade between UK-Kenya.

Industry Insight Roundtables

Investing in Infrastructure

Powering Sustainable Growth
This session will explore investment opportunities in Kenya’s infrastructure sector, including transport, energy, water, and digital connectivity. It will highlight how UK–Kenya partnerships can drive sustainable development, enhance trade facilitation, and deliver long-term economic impact through innovative financing and resilient infrastructure solutions.

Blended Finance

Looking at financial investment to unlock capital projects that deliver both commercial returns and development impact, attracts private investors to sectors such as infrastructure, green energy, agriculture, and manufacturing to enable stainable growth.
At the UK–Kenya Business Forum, this discussion will explore how blended finance can drive inclusive economic development, create jobs, and expand opportunities for UK and Kenyan companies to collaborate on impactful investments.

AI and Business

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Business – UK–Kenya Collaboration. This session will explore how AI is transforming business efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness. It will highlight opportunities for UK–Kenya partnerships to leverage Kenya’s dynamic tech ecosystem and skilled talent to drive AI solutions in sectors such as agriculture, finance, and healthcare, fostering shared digital growth.

Healthcare and Life Sciences

Advancing UK–Kenya Partnerships
This session will examine opportunities to strengthen collaboration in healthcare and life sciences between the UK and Kenya. Discussions will focus on innovation, research, and investment in medical technology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare systems to enhance access, quality, and resilience while driving sustainable growth in both countries.

Education and Skills

Building a Future-Ready Workforce
This session will explore UK–Kenya collaboration in education and skills development to equip the workforce for emerging global opportunities. Discussions will highlight partnerships in vocational training, higher education, and digital learning aimed at fostering innovation, employability, and sustainable economic growth across both nations.

Doing Business in Kenya

Opportunities and the Investment Climate –
This session will provide insights into Kenya’s business environment, regulatory landscape, and key investment opportunities. It will highlight ongoing reforms that promote ease of doing business and showcase how UK companies can successfully enter and expand in Kenya’s dynamic and rapidly growing market.
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Infrastructure

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Blended Finance

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Professional Services

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Healthcare and Life Sciences

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Education and Skills

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Doing Business in Kenya

Forum Highlights

Technology and Digitization

Looking at practical strategies for leveraging digital technology on trade accelerating UK- Kenya digital economy collaboration.

Clean Growth and Clean Energy

Looking at practical strategies for leveraging digital technology on trade accelerating UK- Kenya digital economy collaboration.

Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities

Looking at practical strategies for leveraging digital technology on trade accelerating UK- Kenya digital economy collaboration.

Industry Insight Roundtables

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Infrastructure

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Blended Finance

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Professional Services

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Healthcare and Life Sciences

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Education and Skills

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Organizers

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The event is co-organised by the British High Commission Nairobi, the official UK diplomatic representation in Kenya, working to strengthen political, economic and development ties between the United Kingdom and Kenya.

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The forum is co-organised in partnership with the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya (BCCK), which serves as the gateway for UK-Kenya business relationships, providing networking, market intelligence and advocacy for UK and Kenyan firms.

Partners & Sponsors

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Gold Partners

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Supporting Partners

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Digital Trade and E-Commerce: Transforming the Global Marketplace
Looking at practical strategies for leveraging digital technology to accelerate UK- Kenya digital trade collaboration.
This panel will explore:
• The transformative impact of digital trade and e-commerce on global market access and competitiveness.
• Challenges and opportunities in regulatory frameworks and cross-border data flows.
• Strategies for inclusive growth, ensuring that SMEs and developing economies benefit from digital trade.
• Emerging trends and innovations are shaping the future of global commerce.

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Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities:
Leveraging the UK–Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement
(EPA) for Enhanced trade between UK-Kenya.

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Trade and Climate: Risks, Responsibilities, and Opportunities for a Sustainable Future”
This panel will explore:
• How trade activities contribute to climate change and the environmental footprint of global supply chains.
• The role of trade policies, standards, and incentives in reducing emissions and promoting sustainable practices.
• Opportunities for international collaboration to scale clean technologies and sustainable products.
• Strategies for aligning economic growth with climate goals, ensuring that trade becomes a driver of climate resilience.

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