As a commercial, financial and logistics hub, Kenya is the beating heart for international trade if you want to develop your business in the East African marketplace. With over 260 million people and a steady growth in many sectors it is a region with lots of potential.

A Growing economy

The Kenyan capital of Nairobi is home to more than 5,000 NGOs that operate in the region, and the city offers an abundance of opportunities. Moreover, the Kenyan economy is pushed forward by urbanisation, structural reforms, investments in infrastructure, a sustainable expansion in consumer services, and the integration in the intergovernmental East Africa Community. Nevertheless, the country still faces a number of challenges that weigh on this progress, such as fraud, corruption and a high crime rate.

Opportunities for Swedish companies

Kenya offers many opportunities for Swedish companies in a myriad of sectors, such as energy, ICT, telecommunication and infrastructure. The growing middle class in the country also increases the demand for consumer goods. Kenya is an important partner for Sweden in Eastern Africa. More than 50 Swedish companies have an office in Nairobi where they run their business activity for both Kenya and other countries in the region.

How we can help

Swedish companies that want to expand to Kenya can count on the network and advice of our Nairobi office. It was established in 2007 and is also responsible for several neighbouring markets, including Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and DR Congo. Nairobi is also the hub office for our market area Africa, and there is a close collaboration with our offices in Johannesburg and Casablanca.