KENYA and China are looking to expand ties in research, trade and knowledge sharing after the two nations' business chambers entered into a partnership.
In the plan, China Chamber of Commerce for Import of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME), Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Kenya Investment Authority will jointly work together.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) paves the way for enhanced collaboration through knowledge sharing, trade facilitation and joint research, as China looks to cement its position as Kenya’s largest trading and investment partner.
Kenya–China bilateral trade surpassed $8billion (Sh1.03 trillion) in 2024, driven largely by imports of industrial equipment, electronics and construction materials.
The new MOU that was signed on the sidelines of a three-day fair, organised by Afripeak Expo Kenya is expected to open more doors for joint ventures, industrial upgrading, and technology transfer.
Afripeak Expo Kenya managing director, Gao Wei, said the event is aimed at connecting Kenyan businesses with global suppliers.
“The Kenya International Industrial Expo is more than an exhibition, it is a platform for innovation, partnership and industrial transformation. This year, we expect greater engagement as global exhibitors bring tailored solutions to meet Africa’s evolving industrial needs,” he said.
The three-day fair, organised by Afripeak Expo Kenya Ltd in partnership with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Kenya Investment Authority, has attracted more than 200 Chinese exhibitors and over 6,000 visitors.
Running under the theme “Investing in Tomorrow – Trading for Prosperity,” this year’s expo features cutting-edge solutions across construction, manufacturing, energy, green technologies, automotive, ICT and agriculture.
Organisers say the platform aligns with Kenya Vision 2030 and the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda by supporting SME growth, technology transfer and sustainable industrial practices.
Kenya’s strategic location and integration within the East African Community (EAC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) positions it as a gateway to Africa’s 1.3-billion-person market.
The expo aims to leverage this advantage by attracting regional buyers, investors and policymakers.
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