| Good Reasons | Political Stability | Market Access | Work force | Investment Opportunities |

1. Good Reasons to Invest in Kenya

• Good range of Tax Treaties and investment promotion and protection agreements
• A stable pro-investment government
• Business friendly regulatory reforms
• A large skilled, English speaking workforce
• Strategic location as a regional financial, communication and transportation hub
• Well developed social and physical infrastructure
• Fully liberalized economy
• Preferential market access to within the region and the E.U.
• Well established local and foreign sector

2. Political Stability

Kenya has experienced remarkable stability since its independence in 1963. Despite the brief period of disputes concerning the elections of 2007, Kenya continues to offer a peaceful environment for foreign and local investors. The present coalition government is determined to build a prosperous country full of opportunities for all through programs like vision 2030.

3. Preferential Market Access

The main trading partners of Kenya are the EAC members, the COMESA, the European Union, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and specifically the Netherlands. The East African market serves more than 93 million consumers. By Investing in Kenya, the investors will gain access to the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) wich has a population of over 400 million potential consumers.

4. Qualified work force

Kenya’s highly trained work force posses the skills required for any business operation. Many are trained in artisan and crafts skills, with strong entrepreneurial aspiration. The manual labour force has performed considerably in the cut flower industry.

Kenya professionals are trained both within Kenya and at institutions in The Netherlands, through out Europe, North America, Australia and other parts of the world. Kenya produces over 12,000 university and college-educated graduates, more than any other country in Africa.

5. Investment opportunities in Kenya

There are opportunities for investment in following sectors:

• Agriculture,
• Tourism,
• Building and Construction,
• Infrastructure,
• Energy,
• Manufacturing,
• Environment and Natural Resources,
• Money, banking and Finance,
• Information Technology and ICT.

For investment opportunities in Kenya contact:

Export processing Zones Authority: www.epzakenya.com

Kenya Investment Authority: www.investmentkenya.com