- Miano said the ministry continues to negotiate for the expansion of market access through various bilateral, regional, continental, and multilateral agreements.
- Miano was speaking during the opening of the Canada-Africa second business forum.a
Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has said Kenya is keen on improving the business environment with close collaborations with the private sector.
Miano said the ministry continues to negotiate for the expansion of market access through various bilateral, regional, continental, and multilateral agreements.
Miano was speaking during the opening of the Canada-Africa second business forum.
He stated that Kenya is the gateway to Africa and that choosing Nairobi as the venue for this 2nd Canada–Africa Business Forum was the best strategy.
"Kenya is the gateway to Africa and therefore your choice of Nairobi as the venue for this 2nd Canada–Africa Business Forum is no doubt strategic. With the ever-growing and modern infrastructure, the young, skilled, and hardworking human resources, and the beautiful tourist, social, and cultural diversity, Kenya is indeed the place to invest," Miano said.
Miano further said that they will continue to negotiate for the expansion of market access through various bilateral, regional, continental and multilateral agreements.
The second forum of the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business seeks to foster bilateral trade relations and investment opportunities between Africa and Canada.
In the first edition of the Conference, key themes addressed included renewable energy, agriculture, technology, healthcare, and infrastructure development.
The sessions featured expert panels discussing market trends, regulatory frameworks, and investment incentives, providing valuable insights for attendees seeking to expand their business ventures or establish new partnerships.
Canada has been one of Kenya’s big trade partners with Kenyan exports to Canada estimated at US$18.71 Million in 2022, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade.
The program will be visiting sites in Nairobi, with Kenya and Canada sharing a commitment to economic growth and sustainable development.
The conference highlights the importance of leveraging each country’s strengths and resources to drive innovation and address common challenges.