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Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in KenyaDelegation der Deutschen Wirtschaft in Kenia

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The Republic of Kenya has seen a remarkable economicdevelopment in the last years, with an average GDP growth of around 4-5%. With the implementation of the new Constitution and the establishment of the 47 counties, the government has created a stable framework for the private sector to take the lead in the economic development ofthe country.

Business relations form a central part of relations between Kenya and Germany. With an overall trade volume of EUR 460 Mio in 2014, the exchange between goods of services has reached an all-time high. The 90 German companies based in Kenya are organized through the German Business Association. They provide employment for more than 4800 local staff and contribute significantly to the good and friendly relationship between our two countries.

Since its inception in Kenya in 2012, the Delegation of Ger-man Industry and Commerce has contributed substantially to this development. Through a multitude of activities and an attractive service portfolio, the Delegation has establis-hed itself as the main counterpart for German companies looking for business and investment in Kenya.

One highlight in this regard was the East African-German Business Summit in 2014 under the leadership of Former German President Dr. Horst Köhler, which brought together more than 150 leading companies from Germany and East Africa. A number of subsequent Business Delegations covering various sectors (Solar-PV, Print, Cement etc.) have increased the footprint of the German Private sector in Kenya significantly and have led to the creation of new business ventures.

We see the Delegation of German Industry and Commerceand the German Business Association as the German Embassy’s “natural partner” in fostering and developing ever closer relations between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Kenya. We would like to continue to cooperate with both organizations as closely as possible.

And it is our firm intention to further deepen the closerelationship between the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce, the German Business Association andthe Embassy.

Let us continue to work together. Your work is highly appre-ciated. All the best to the future relations between Germany and Kenya.

Welcome Remarks

Andreas Peschke

Andreas PeschkeAmbassador of the Federal Repulic of Germany to the Repulic of Kenya

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Kenya has seen impressive growth rates during the past 5 years. Its political stability serves as a major contributor for the overall development of the country and the region as a whole. Kenya continues to provide enormous opportunities from a business perspective as well as a touristic destination. The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Kenya was established in 2012 and has since then developed to an important pillar in German-Kenyan economic cooperation. The main tasks are not only to facilitate and organize market entries of companies in Kenya and Tanzania, but also to represent the private sector in a broad range of political and social environments.

The Kenyan-German business relationships are strong and growing continuously. More German companies are setting up head and branch offices in Kenya, as well as new produc-tion and distribution facilities. The interest of both Kenyan and German companies for the East African common market has grown significantly over the last years, which manifests itself through record export rates from Germany to the East

African Community. We see this development as an effective result of deepened bilateral economic and political coope-ration between the European Union and the East African Community, with the German export industry contributing effectively to the private sector development in Kenya and East Africa.

In anticipation of accelerated local economic growth and more competition emerging from new economic power houses, such as China and India, we wish to see an even stronger commitment from the German and Kenyan private sector to address the challenge of Kenya’s global competi-tiveness. Let us continue to work together for the mutual benefit of our two countries, by ensuring open access to markets, technology and skills transfer as well as joint lobbying and advocacy initiatives. At the end of the day, business is also about forging stronger ties between people and cultures. We hope that these relations will grow even stronger in the future.

Welcome Remarks

Ingo Badoreck

Ingo BadoreckCountry Director Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Kenya



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Business Partner Search We connect you with competent business partners in Kenya, such as sales and trading partners, customers or manufac-turers, by doing a comprehensive business partner search and target group analysis. A personal contact person at the Delegation office will be at your disposal for any information you may require. Our services include the identification of suitable contact persons (mostly CEO or Marketing Ma-nager), contacting potential business partners, the arran-gement of business meetings, the presentation of your product/service and the provision of economic, political and cultural information.

Fact Finding MissionsThe Delegation of German Industry and Commerce offers to plan and organize your individualized Fact Finding

Mission to East Africa. Our contacts and our comprehensive knowledge of the market guarantee a successful stay in the region. Our services include the organization of your itine-rary (if required we also organize your local transportation to meetings), the preparation of a detailed program for your business trip, the provision of background information, the organization of visits to companies and industrial plants as well as to institutions and the organization of special venues for your meetings.

Business Delegations If you prefer not to come to East Africa through an indivi-dualized Fact Finding Mission organized by us, you might be interested in joining a larger Business Delegation. The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce’s mandate allows it to organize cross-sectoral Business Delegations as well as trips in a specific field.

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When it comes to business contacts between Kenya and Germany, the Delegation of German Industry and Com-merce in Kenya is your ideal partner. We support you in developing market access and establishing business con-tacts with potential customers and various stakeholders.

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Increasingly German companies focus on the application of renewable energy and energy efficiency technology in East Africa. The economy and population are growing, although faced with low electrification rates and instable electricity grids while electricity prices are rising especially for the industrial sector. Stakeholders increasingly show interest in alternative energy and environmental technologies and the respective regulatory environment is developing favorably. This sets the base for a substantial market development with German technologies.

With its Energy Desk the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Kenya taps new East African markets and matches German companies with East African entrepreneurs in the field of sustainable economic development. The Energy Desk bundles information in target market studies and organizes delegation trips as well as expert meetings. Additionally, it supports German companies in their project development and realization. A network of potential financi-al partners enables the mobilization of capital for respective project investments.

In November 2015 the Energy Desk organized a business trip for German companies about the optimization of industrial energy supply in Kenya. A special focus was put on theapplication of renewable energy technologies in theproduction sectors for sisal, flowers, vegetables and fruits, coffee and meat.

The special competitive edge for German companies sets in, when they adapt their product to the target market. Additi-onal value is created by linking projects with education and training measures for local stakeholders and supporting cus-tomers with the acquisition of project finance. These kinds of services usually go beyond the traditional business scope of German companies. Therefore German development agen-cies like GIZ, KfW/ DEG and Sequa, e.g. in the framework of develoPPP.de can support project development from this angle.

The Energy Desk of the German Delegation also extends its services to local entrepreneurs. In this context it organized a delegation trip “Energy Efficiency in the Food and Beverage Industry” with 25 participants from Kenya and Tanzania in 2014. Participants met with German equipment manufactu-rers and suppliers of specific process technologies. The trip was organized under the auspices of the German Energy Ministry. A special energy efficiency training in Nairobi set the base for this trip.

The Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) supports the activities of the Energy Desk in its cooperation program with German Chambers worldwide. The program builds a bridge between foreign trade promotion and deve-lopment politics and is jointly run by the German Chambers and Delegations abroad and the GIZ. It is financed bythe German Ministry of Economic Cooperation andDevelopment.

The Energy Desk of the AHK taps new markets for renewable energy technology in East Africa

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German Chambers and Delegations are the official represen-tatives of the German economy abroad and the key players of German foreign business development on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany. The office of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce (AHK) was ceremonially opened in September 2012 by Prime Minister Raila Odinga and employs currently 8 staff. In addition, the Delegati-on promotes Kenyan-German business relations in close cooperation and joint activities with the German Business Association (GBA).

Its main focus lies in the support for German companies when entering the Kenyan and East African market, but also provides assistance to those who already operate on site. As the official representative of the German private sector, the Delegation is involved in discussions with the Kenyan Government in regard to economic issues. Furthermore, the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Kenya is representing the interests of German businesses in Kenya towards politics and administration, and informs about and promotes Germany as business location. Access to decision-makers in Kenya contributes to improving framework condi-tions for trade and foreign investments.

Promoting the development of bilateral economic relations is another crucial function of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Kenya. The Delegation has built up a network with more than 140 German and local member companies. The members give voice to the Delegation and weight to the effective representation of interests both locally and in Germany. The Delegation is networked in business, administration and politics – both in Kenya and in Germany.

The Delegation is supports German companies in entering the Kenyan market and Kenyan companies in entering the German market through their global service brand „DEinter-national“. The portfolio includes a broad range of services reaching from business partner research to company found-ations and HR management.

The strategic partners of the Delegation in Germany are the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (IHKs) as well as Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI). The IHKs support German companies with a variety of information on doing business abroad, customs issues and international events. They establish links to the Delegation when their members are about to enter East African markets. GTAI provides up-to-date information to German companies seeking to expand their businesses abroad and supports companies looking to invest in Germany with expert advice.

At 130 locations in 90 countries around the world, the German Chamber Network (AHKs) offers its experience, network and services to German and foreign companies. AHKs are located in all countries which are of special interest for German industry and business. The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Kenya is part of the worldwide AHK German Chamber Network. As a Delegation, it is the preliminary stage for a bilateral Chamber of Commerce.

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GBA BoardCurrently, the GBA comprises around 120 members, which underlines the positive development and a continuous interest of the German Private Sector for markets in Kenya. Their commitment to quality products, know-how trans-fer and good working conditions contributes to the good reputation of the German economy in East Africa. Germany’s private sector is renowned in Kenya for its passion for quality and sustainable solutions and its efforts to contribute to increased economic, social and environmental standards. The aim of the German private sector in East Africa is the only to growing our activities in the region but also to being actively involved in improving the economic thus social conditions in East Africa.

Frequently key-note speakers such as Cabinet Ministers, Ambassadors, head of Parastatals and other government institutions are invited to the regular meetings of the GBA to enlighten members on current issues of concern and interest. Those events are usually followed by an open

discussion. To this end, the association basically meets, dis-cuss, advice on and generally attempt to resolve problems and issues affecting members, their businesses and their commercial and business activities with regard to Kenya and neighbouring countries. The GBA is keeping their members informed of any relevant business and commercial trends and Government measures likely to be of interest for their activities.

Through the engagement of German companies in East Afri-ca, a multitude of employment opportunities for local staff is created and maintained. At the moment, the German Private Sector employs roughly ~4800 local staff in in Kenya.

The GBA is well-known and noticed as one of the most vibrant and active business association, with a dense and extensive network in Kenya. Membership to the GBA is open to any firm, company, development or aid agency, institute or any person involved directly or indirectly in business and other activities between Kenya and Germany.

The German Business Association (GBA) was formed in November 1987 and is with 130 members the largest bilateral business association in Kenya. The GBA is a unique business network for German as well as Kenyan companies, German institutions and foundations, with commercial or other links to Ger-many. The business network is focusing on fostering and promoting business relationships between Kenya and Germany. Further objectives are to discuss improved business relationships, opportunities and measures between businesses, companies and agencies involved in business and commerce bet-ween the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Kenya.

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Some of the GBA activities in 2013–2015:

Visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier

German Beer Festival: Oktoberfest 2014 with more than 2200 guests

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Through the engagement of German companies in East Afri-ca, a multitude of employment opportunities for local staff is created and maintained. At the moment, the German Private Sector employs roughly ~4800 local staff in in Kenya.

The GBA is well-known and noticed as one of the most vibrant and active business association, with a dense and extensive network in Kenya. Membership to the GBA is open to any firm, company, development or aid agency, institute or any person involved directly or indirectly in business and other activities between Kenya and Germany.

Business Lunch with the formerPresident of the Federal Republicof Germany Dr. Horst Köhler

GBA business trip to EthiopiaFinancing Opportunities in East Africa

GBA Business lunch with theGerman Ambassador

Business Lunch with the Cabinet Secretaryof Foreign Affairs and International TradeAmina C. Mohamed

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Economic and political conditions in Kenya

Kenya continues to witness significant growth and economic expansion and the economic prospects in the coming years remain favourable. If the positive trend continuous, Kenya is projected to be the first East African country to move from low-income status to middle-income status. The current GDP per capita is round about 1160 USD (2013). The real GDP growth was 5, 4 % in 2014. It is not only strate-gically located in East Africa, but is also its most dynamic and strongest economy. A number of major infrastructure projects, political stability and increasing rates of FDI make Kenya the preferred destinati-on for businesses and investments. Building on these trends, the trade volumes between countries like Germany and Kenya are expected to expand and more companies are currently choosing Kenya as a hub for further expansion into East Africa.

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Kenia‘s economy on a growth pathBeing the largest regional economy, Kenya also holds a leading position in the East African Community (EAC). Thus, regional performance depends to a great extent on Kenya’s political and economic development, as Kenya accounts approximately 40 % of the regional GDP. This is a result of its substantial production capacity for manufactured products and fast-moving consumer goods. Through the EAC, the member states are hoping to boost regional trade and com-merce. Next to Kenya the members are Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. The trade bloc aims to create common economic policies that are pro-market, pro-private sector and pro-liberalisation. Though significant progress has been made in the bloc’s integration progress, the customs union and the common market are yet to be fully operational.

In comparison to other African Countries, Kenya’s economic growth is not solely based on a natural resource boom, but on several different growing sectors. The wide ranges of 26 different economic fields create a solid reliable base ensu-ring economic growth. One major industry is the manufac-turing industry. Kenya is mostly involved in the export of raw products but is now working towards keeping more of the added-value processes in the country.

Kenya is already the most industrialised country in East and Central Africa. Behind Nigeria, Angola, South Africa and Sudan, Kenya is the fifth largest economy in Subsahara Africa. With an average economic growth of about 6,2 % between 2010–2013 Kenya’s economy has grown faster than the long-time average of Subsahara Africa. The World bank is optimistic and predicts that Kenya’s economy will increase its growth to 7,0 % in 2017. Furthermore, numerous legislative changes have been made to steer Kenya towards its goal of becoming a middle income economy by the year 2030, a target set out in the country’s developmental plan, Vision 2030.

The economy has shown great resilience and various obsta-cles have been overcome. Hence the 2013 elections were most likely the first since independent in which economic activity did not really dip, which shows a market increase in investor confidence. In recent years economic expansion has been supported by various factors such as increased government investment in infrastructure and agriculture, the rapid growth of the micro-economic subsector, dynamic and stable private sector innovations in the information and communications technology sector, latest and ongoing dis-coveries of natural resources like petroleum and gas reserves

and finally developments in regional integration. Looking forward, the sustained efforts to increase exports and investments in transport and energy infrastructure will also help accelerate economic growth and strengthen Kenya’s position externally.

Political FrameworkThe Republic of Kenya is a unitary state and is divided into 47 counties (including the cities of Nairobi and Mombasa). Each county has an elected Assembly. The country has a multi-party political system and like Germany, the constitu-tion identifies three arms of government: The Executive, the Judiciary and the Legislature. The Parliament of Kenya is a bicameral house consisting of the Senate and the National Assembly and the Senate. The number of ministries has been reduced from 42 to 18, as part of a push by the govern-ment to reduce costs and to streamline operations.

In 2010 Kenya approved a new constitution. This resulted in a number of changes, including a substantive devolution of power to a new level of local authorities. The country’s first election under the new constitution was held in March 2013. The result was a victory by the Jubilee Alliance withUhuru Kenyatta as president. With 50,5 % of the votes, Kenyatta’s Jubilee government formed a four-party coalition of the National Alliance, NARC, the United Republican Party and the Republican Congress.

Kenya hosts the UN headquarters in Africa and continues to contribute military and police personnel to AU and UN peace-keeping operations. Furthermore Kenya’s diplomats are playing a key role in seeking solutions to regional con-flicts. However, the country’s involvement in those issues, e.g. peace keeping forces in Somalia or peace discussions between Sudan and South Sudan, extend far beyond inter-vention and mediation.

In terms of foreign policy, Kenya has strong ties with Western countries. With traditional relations in terms of trade, secu-rity and development, the EU serves as a reliable, longstan-ding strategic ally and a major trading partner. Trade with the EU represented 17 % of Kenya’s overall trade in 2013. Forecasts predict an increased trade volume, following the signing of an economic partnership agreement between the East African Community (EAC) and the EU. Despite increa-sing cooperation with Asia, the UK, Germany, Netherlands and the US remained Kenya’s top export destinations in 2013 (Source: Kenyan Bureau of Statistics).

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German Private Sector in Kenya

The overall trade volume between Germany and Kenia has increased by over 30 % since 2011 and has reaches an all-time high in 2014 of EUR 460 Mio. Direct investments from Germany into Kenya have increased significantly over the last years, but remain rather moderate compared to investments from the UK, China and India.

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Around 120 German companies are based in East Africa and the majority are active in Kenya (around 100). The German private sector is present in almost every business sector (Consumer products, health, chemicals, agribusiness, con-sultancy, logistics, tourism etc.). Some of the multinational German companies present in East Africa include the Bayer Group, Siemens, BASF, Bosch, Henkel, Evonic and Beiersdorf, which are active in the fields of energy, chemicals, crop sciences, automotive components, industrial solutions and consumer products among others. German companies are operating in freight and logistics, such as DHL, DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo. Trade houses such as JosHansen and Achelis Kenya Ltd. distribute a huge variety of goods for the East African market. Besides strong presence in the tourism sector, one of the powerful fields of German activity in East Africa lies in the consulting business.

Germany’s private sector is renowned in East Africa for its passion for quality and sustainable solutions and its efforts to contribute to increased economic, social and environ-mental standards. Through the engagement of German companies in East Africa, a multitude of employment op-portunities for local staff has been created and maintained throughout the past decade. Currently, the German Private Sector employs more than 5000 local staff in East Africa (~4800 in Kenya, ~200 in Tanzania).

Besides trade, there is significant German investment in Kenya. In the past years, growth rates of gross fixed capital of about over 10 % have been registered. Around 15 German companies have established an office in Kenya since the 2014, including well-known names such as the Kempinski Hotel group, Bosch, Evonic, Kärcher and one of the world-wide leading pharmaceutical companies, the Merck group. This positive development is likely to continue in the coming years. Several companies are already planning further invest-ments. LSG Skychefs, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, is investing in the construction of a catering centre at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport which will create 250 jobs for local staff. The company SEM (Sustainable Energy Management) has signed an agreement with the Nairobi City County Council to install a waste-to-energy power plant, with an investment volume of EUR 300 million. The German Private Sector in East Africa is keen to see further regional integration and the creation of larger markets through and within the East African Community. German investors use Kenya often as a hub for exports or additional investments in other countries in Eastern Africa. With foreseen improvements regarding tax treaties with other countries, single visa regulations and a potential single currency union, the country and the region are likely to experience an accelerated growth enabling increased German private investments.

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IndustryAlthough Kenya is the most industrially developed country in the African Great Lakes region, manufacturing still ac-counts for only 14 % of the GDP. Adjusted to 2001 constant prices, combined economic output grew by 22 % between 2009 and 2012, from $ 2.02bn to $ 2.47bn. Industrial activity, concentrated around the three largest urban centers, Nairo-bi, Mombasa and Kisumu, is dominated by food-processing industries such as grain milling, beer production, sugarcane crushing, and the fabrication of consumer goods, e.g., ve-hicles from kits. Manufacturing is the dominant sub-sector, contributing 72 % of the industry output and the growth of this sector averaged 31 % from 2008 to 4.8 % in 2013. The sector compromises around 3700 manufacturing units, of which 50 % are small enterprises.

There is a vibrant and fast growing cement production in-dustry. Between 2007 and 2013, Kenyan production capacity rose by 91 % to 5million tons per annum of which 85 % is consumed domestically. Kenya’s production capacities areexpected to double and reach 11.1 m mtpa by 2018.

Kenya has an oil refinery that processes imported crude petroleum into petroleum products, mainly for the domestic market. The oil and gas sector is set for considerable growth with reserves across northern Kenya estimated at 2.6bn bar-rels, with several players having entered the market during recent years.

In addition, a substantial and expanding informal sector commonly referred to as Jua Kali engages in small-scale manufacturing of household goods, motor-vehicle parts, and farm implements. The direct and indirect contribution of the informal sector is estimated at one third of the GDP and around 80 % of jobs created in 2013. The informal enterpri-ses contribute around 20 % to the manufacturing GDP.

Kenya‘s inclusion among the beneficiaries of the US Government‘s African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has given a boost to manufacturing in recent years. Since AGOA took effect in 2000, Kenya‘s clothing sales to the Uni-ted States increased from US$44 million to US$270 million

Relevant sectors of the Kenyan Economy

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(2006). Other initiatives to strengthen manufacturing have been the new government‘s favourable tax measures, inclu-ding the removal of duty on capital equipment and other raw materials

With effect from the 25 December 2014, Kenya also will be again included in the EPA (economic partnership agree-ment) agreement with the European Union. This means a guaranteed duty-free, quota free status for all its exports to the EU market. Especially, the food processing and exporting as well as the horticultural industry will benefit of this con-tract.

MachineryKenya’s market for machinery and related products is steadi-ly increasing and will offer more opportunities for suppliers in this sector. Because of partly outdated systems, indus-tries such as food processing, manufacturing of steel and concrete products as well as printing and assembling lines are more likely to invest in new technologies. With a growing demand for fast moving consumer goods, the usage of associated machinery is expected to increase.

Chemical IndustryThe chemicals and allied industries in Kenya are, to a large extent, dominated by significant importation of chemicals materials. These figures, however, seem to be decreasing and the value of exported, locally manufactured chemicals has been increasing in recent years. In Kenya, chemicals ac-count for approximately six per cent of the annual GDP and are used in homes, provision of services, industries, agricul-ture, transport, and mining health among others.

Kenya is in the process of establishing a policy and regulato-ry regime for chemicals and will therefore require a detailed understanding of chemicals profile. The chemical and allied sector employs approximately 12, 000 people accounting for about five per cent of the total employment in manufactu-ring.

The main products needed in the Kenyan chemical industry are fertilizers and pesticides; cosmetics including soap and cleaning preparations, perfumes and cosmetics as well as paints and raisins.

The chemicals and allied sector is regulated by the Kenya Bureau of Standards, National environmental Management Authority (NEMA), Directorate of Occupational Health and Safety Services (DOHSS) and the Pest Control Product Board (PCPB).

HealthFollowing decades of stagnation in basic health care servi-ces, Kenya´s health sector is slowly picking up. The govern-ment has found it challenging to implement reforms aimed at reducing HIV/AIDS, improving maternal and child health and combatting both communicable and non-communi-cable diseases (NCDs). Health care spending remains low and key indicators such as maternal mortality have stayed high for a decade. Nonetheless, recent reforms have painted a brighter picture for health care in Kenya.

Efforts are coming from many angels. The country´s ongoing decentralization or “devolution” of certain authorities and administrative competencies to the counties is expected to improve equity, governance and access to basic servi-ces, while health policies have aimed at increasing foreign investment in hospitals, clinics and ICT upgrades. President Uhuru Kenyatta´s goal to deliver universal health care has seen the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) significant-ly expand its activities and coverage in the last year, raising hopes of coverage expansion for low-income people. Private institutions, meanwhile, are capitalizing on Kenya´s steady economic growth and rising demand for health services and pharmaceuticals.

The sector´s leading agency is the Ministry of health (MoH). Formed as a result of a merger of the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in early 2013, the MoH sets policies, allocates resources and oversees eight semi-autonomous state bodies that deliver core services, including Kenyatta National Hospital, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya Medical Training College, Kenya Medical Supplies Agency, the Kenya Medical Research Institute, the NHIF, the National AIDS Control Coun-cil, and the HIV and AIDS Equity Tribunal.

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Library: The library offers German books as well as many translations of German authors, movies, music CDs and audio books. Most items can be borrowed. Part of our collection can be accessed at the Kenya National Library in Nairobi.

For further information, visit www.goethe.de/kenyaor join us on www.facebook.com/GoetheInstitutNairobi

Cultural Programmes: A variety of cu l tura l events are hosted by the Goethe-Institut, from visual arts to drama, dance, literature, fi lm, and others. Our goal is to support the local cultural scene and strengthen pan-African dia-logue through the arts.

Sprache. Kultur. Deutschland.

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Institutional partners of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce

The German Business Association (GBA) is a unique business network for German as well as Kenyancompanies, German institutions and foundations,with commercial or other links to Germany. The busi-ness network is focusing on fostering and promoting business relationships between Kenya and Germany.

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Germany Trade and Invest: Germany Trade and Invest is the foreign trade and inward investment agency of the Federal Republic of Germany and provides up-to-date information to German companies seeking to expand their businesses abroad and supports companies looking to enter Germany with expert advice.

Kenya Investment Authority: Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) is a statutory body established in 2004 through an Act of Parliament (Investment Promotion Act No. 6 of 2004) with the main objective of promoting investments in Kenya. It is responsible for facilitating the implementation of new investment projects, providing After Care services for new and existing investments, as well as organizing invest-ment promotion activities both locally and internationally. The core functions of KenInvest include; Policy Advocacy; In-vestment Promotion; Investment Facilitation which includes Investor Tracking and After Care Services.

German Embassy Nairobi: The German Embassy Nairobi is also involved in the promotion and coordination of political and economic relations between Kenya and Germany. It is in charge of all the bilateral relations not only with Kenya but also with Somalia and the Seychelles.

German-African Business Association: The German–Af-rican Business Association (Afrika-Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft) is the foreign trade association representing German companies and institutions with an interest in Africa. Through its well-established networks, the Associ-ation promotes exchange between German and African representatives from both business and politics. In doing so, the Association advocates a new conception of Africa in Germany: Africa as a continent of opportunity.

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is the national apex body of the private sector in Kenya, whose mandate is private sector development through advocacy, projects and partnerships both local and international. It influences pub-lic policy through policy formulation and implementation

Tanzania Private Sector Foundation: The Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) was established on 4th November 1998 as a result of multi-folded efforts by various stakehol-ders of the Private Sector. The TPSF was established as a company limited by guarantee to promote private sector-led social and economic development in Tanzania by, providing member organizations with services they value, understan-ding and representing their common interest and engaging in effective advocacy with the Government. Since its found-ing, TPSF has served as apex and focal point for private sec-tor advocacy and lobbying on behalf of the private sector.

KENYA PRIVATE SECTOR ALLIANCE



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