UK - KENYA BUSINESS FORUM 2026
Opportunities Await!
Building UK-Kenya Trade and Investment Partnerships for Sustainable Growth
Thursday, 22 January 2026
Venue Location Nairobi Serena Hotel Processional Way Nairobi, Kenya
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
Connect with key UK & Kenya bussiness leaders. Forge valuable, lasting partnerships, showcase products & services, curated B2B meetings.
Discover exciting new investment opportunities in Kenya.Unlock your bussiness potential, clean growth, technology and digitization.
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

Infrastructure

Blended Finance

Professional Services

Healthcare and Life Sciences

Education and Skills

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

Infrastructure

Blended Finance

Professional Services

Healthcare and Life Sciences

Education and Skills

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

Infrastructure

Blended Finance

Professional Services

Healthcare and Life Sciences

Education and Skills

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
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
Healthcare and Life Sciences
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
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
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.

Infrastructure

Blended Finance

Professional Services

Healthcare and Life Sciences

Education and Skills

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

Infrastructure

Blended Finance

Professional Services

Healthcare and Life Sciences

Education and Skills

Doing Business in Kenya
Organizers
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.
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
Premium Partners
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Supporting Partners
