… rs' rights are protected.Besides the labour agreement, Kenya and Saudi Arabia also signed three Memoranda of Understanding covering the promotion of direct investment, customs cooperation and collaboration between the Saudi Export-Import Bank and the Kenya Development Corporation …
… The Kenya Development Corporation also signed a partnership agreement with the Saudi EXIM Bank to promote exports, investment and knowledge exchange between the two countries. …
Audio By VocalizeThe Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) has unveiled a pipeline of financing programmes worth more than Sh18.5 billion and over Sh51.8 billion ($400 million) aimed at expanding access to long-term capital for businesses, in a move expected to accelerate industria …
… Speaking at a customer networking forum for Kenya Development Corporation customers and their partners, MSME PS Susan Mang’eni noted the huge potential among the youth and growing businesses in the country. …
… At the same time, the Kenya Development Corporation is pushing for legal and policy reforms aimed at protecting intellectual property rights for young innovators while enhancing support for startups, particularly in the digital sector. …
… As a financier, the Kenya Development Corporation is pushing for a change in laws that would drive policy and protect the intellectual property of the country’s youth even as they commit to supporting startups, more so in the digital world. …
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… Speaking during the signing of a strategic partnership between the Kenya Development Corporation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kenya, Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei said digital diplomacy is becoming a critical tool for youth empowerment and job creation. …
Kenya Development Corporation expands focus to innovation, creative economy financing By Benjamin Muriuki May 07, 2026 05:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) Director Gene …
NAIROBI, Kenya May 7 – The Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving innovation-led growth, youth empowerment, and creative economy financing as it participates in the Africa Forward Summit 2026 taking place in Nairobi from May 11 to 12. …
Kenya and Saudi Arabia have signed a Labour Recruitment and Employment Agreement aimed at strengthening protections for Kenyan migrant workers, including safeguards on ethical recruitment, worker protection, and improved working conditions. The agreement comes amid years of complaints from Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia reporting physical abuse, unpaid wages, document confiscation, and sexual harassment.
Kenya and Saudi Arabia have signed a Labour Recruitment and Employment Agreement aimed at strengthening protections for Kenyan migrant workers, including safeguards on ethical recruitment, worker protection, and improved working conditions. The agreement comes amid years of complaints from Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia reporting physical abuse, unpaid wages, document confiscation, and sexual harassment.
Kenya and Saudi Arabia have signed agreements during inaugural political consultations in Riyadh to deepen labour cooperation, strengthen trade, boost investment flows, and improve economic ties. The deals are expected to strengthen labour protections for Kenyan workers, open new export markets for local businesses, and attract fresh investments in energy, infrastructure and logistics.
The Kenya Development Corporation has unveiled financing programmes worth more than Sh18.5 billion and over Sh51.8 billion ($400 million) aimed at expanding access to long-term capital for businesses, with funding targeted at manufacturing, automotive, climate finance, and SMEs to accelerate industrialisation and job creation.
The Kenyan government is expanding access to affordable business financing for micro, small and medium enterprises through flexible lending rates and tailored financial products. A tiered financial model is proposed to structure products based on borrower status, targeting groups including fresh graduates, young entrepreneurs, people with disabilities, and women.
At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo and international officials identified investment in Africa's digital economy as critical for cross-border trade and innovation. Officials emphasised that increased technology investment and digital ecosystem development would benefit the continent's youth and strengthen regional opportunities.
Kenya's ICT CS William Kabogo and French Minister for AI and Digital Technologies Clara Chappaz announced a partnership between Kenya and France to boost digital economy investment, with focus on supporting Africa's youth through startups, intellectual property protection, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities in technology.
Kenya is positioning itself as a continental leader in digital innovation ahead of the inaugural Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, held in partnership with the French government. The summit is expected to attract investment into youth-led digital innovations and technology enterprises, with young innovators showcasing solutions under the NOVA GARAGE programme.
Kenya Development Corporation is expanding its role in financing the country's innovation and creative economy, positioning Kenya as a regional hub for digital enterprise and youth-led innovation. The state-owned development finance institution will participate in the Africa Forward Summit 2026 (May 11–12 in Nairobi) to discuss financing and partnerships for innovation-driven growth across Africa.
The Kenya Development Corporation is participating in the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi (May 11–12), jointly convened by Kenya and France, to mobilize financing and partnerships for youth-led innovation. KDC is positioning itself as a development finance driver supporting digital entrepreneurship, creative industries, fintech, and emerging technologies.
Kenya Development Corporation is participating in the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi (May 11–12), jointly convened by Kenya and France, to advance innovation-led growth and youth-led enterprise. KDC Director General Norah Ratemo stated that the corporation is providing affordable and inclusive financing to enable creatives, innovators and digital entrepreneurs to scale ideas into sustainable enterprises.