[PHOTOS] Japanese investors meet Ruto at business forum

Japanese investors pledge to increase investment in Kenya.

In Summary

•While attending the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), the investors were wooed by Kenya's business environment.

•Leading Japanese investors lauded Kenya’s business environment and new opportunities 

President William Ruto has appealed to Japanese businesses to take advantage of Kenya's renewable energy sector while gaining a highly skilled workforce.

President William Ruto arriving at the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, Japan on February 8 , 2024
President William Ruto arriving at the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, Japan on February 8 , 2024
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Leading Japanese investors on Thursday met President William Ruto during his ongoing working tour of Japan.

While attending the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organised by the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), the investors were wooed by Kenya's business environment.

Leading Japanese investors lauded Kenya’s business environment and new opportunities and pledged to increase investment in the country

Japaneese investors at the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, Japan on February 8 , 2024
Japaneese investors at the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, Japan on February 8 , 2024
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Kenya delegaates at the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, Japan on February 8 , 2024
Kenya delegaates at the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, Japan on February 8 , 2024
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President William Ruto flanked during the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, Japan on February 8 , 2024
President William Ruto flanked during the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, Japan on February 8 , 2024
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Cabinet Secretary for Trade Bett Miano and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, Japan on February 8 , 2024
Cabinet Secretary for Trade Bett Miano and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, Japan on February 8 , 2024
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Japaneese investors at the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, Japan on February 8 , 2024
Japaneese investors at the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, Japan on February 8 , 2024
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, Japan on February 8 , 2024
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, Japan on February 8 , 2024
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President William Ruto flanked with State Officials during the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, Japan on February 8 , 2024
President William Ruto flanked with State Officials during the Kenya-Japan Business Forum organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, Japan on February 8 , 2024
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