Kenya will host the 4th International Investment Conference in March 2026. The event targets USD 2 billion in new investments.
The Government of Kenya has confirmed plans to host the 4th Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) in 2026.
The high-level event will take place in Nairobi from March 25 to March 27, with the country targeting USD 2 billion in fresh investments to support jobs, business expansion, and long-term economic growth.
The forum will be organised by the Kenya Investment Authority (Invest Kenya) under the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry.
It will bring together investors from Kenya and abroad, government leaders, private firms, and development partners, all seeking opportunities aligned with national development goals.
KIICO 2026 is a key part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Priority areas include agriculture, textiles, leather, ICT and BPO, clean cooking, electric mobility, renewable energy, mining, creative industries, and the circular economy. Economic zones and financing solutions will also feature strongly.
Speaking during the announcement, Principal Secretary for Investment Promotion Abubakar Hassan Abubakar said the conference is meant to turn interest into real impact.
He noted that the goal is not just attracting money, but ensuring investments translate into jobs, stronger industries, and improved incomes across counties.
The USD 2 billion target, he said, reflects Kenya’s growing investment capacity.
The three-day event will host several flagship sessions.
These include KIICO 2026 on March 25, the second COMESA Investment Forum on March 26, and the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative (AGII) Forum on March 27.
Together, they aim to widen regional and continental investment links.
Invest Kenya CEO John Mwendwa said the 2026 edition will focus heavily on execution.
He explained that the conference is designed to connect investors directly to ready projects that can grow production, create employment, and boost the economy.
The aim, he added, is to move beyond discussions into firm commitments.
ARISE IIP Kenya CEO George Olaka said Kenya stands at a key moment where capital must be directed into factories, value chains, and job creation.
He noted that investor confidence is growing due to improved systems and infrastructure supporting industrial growth.
KCB Bank Kenya also confirmed its participation in the conference.
The bank said it will support investors through financing, advisory services, and local market guidance, helping turn ideas into operational businesses.
KCB added that its partnership with Invest Kenya plays a key role in easing investor entry and expansion.
KIICO 2026 builds on earlier editions that helped boost confidence and create cross-sector partnerships.
With thousands of participants expected, the upcoming conference is set to reinforce Kenya’s position as a stable, competitive, and attractive investment destination in the region.
