Online event
10 things to know about doing business in Kenya
Tuesday 12 August at 11:00AM
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Kenya is a gateway to East Africa, with Nairobi being a leading centre for business and technology. Learn about the Kenyan business environment and the opportunities to grow your business there.
What you’ll learn
- understand the fundamentals of doing business in Kenya
- explore the commercial opportunities for UK businesses across key sectors in Kenya
- learn how to leverage the UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement
Description
Did you know that Kenya is East Africa’s economic and innovation hub? Kenya is in a great strategic location for UK businesses if you are considering doing business in Africa, as it has great access to other regional markets on the continent.
We'll be proving essential insights into Kenya’s economic landscape, trade opportunities, and regulatory environment, so you can learn how to navigate this high-growth market and unlock its potential for your business.
We'll also cover how the UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement can help you enter the Kenyan markets, as the agreement offers UK businesses preferential tariffs for certain goods that enter the country.
Speakers
Lilian Odhek
International Markets Adviser for East Africa, Export Support Service, Department for Business and Trade
Lilian plays a pivotal role in guiding UK companies, investors and exporters through the complexities of entering and operating in East Africa’s high-growth markets.
Covering 11 countries—including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Rwanda—she provides strategic insights on market access, regulatory environments, and investment opportunities. With over 15 years of experience in Kenya’s public and private sectors, including leadership roles at the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) and the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), Lilian has successfully championed investment climate reforms, facilitated multi-million-pound trade and investment deals, and built strong networks across government and industry.
Farida Abbas
CEO, British Chamber of Commerce Kenya
Farida has over two decades of experience in trade, investment, and commercial strategy. Under her leadership, the Chamber has become the largest international business network in East and Central Africa, with a tenfold increase in corporate memberships and significant revenue growth.
Renowned for her entrepreneurial mindset and strategic leadership, she has driven over £10M in UK business deals, led ethical sector reforms, and built impactful partnerships across sectors.