The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote bilateral trade and investment cooperation.The agreement was inked on the sidelines of the India-Kenya Business Forum held in Nairobi on April 27, 2026, bringing together significant participants in both countries' commercial sectors. The MoU is aimed to improve institutional coordination, encourage business-to-business engagement, and strengthen trade and investment ties between the two nations. It coincided with the India-Kenya Joint Trade Meeting, which drew top industry executives.
The MOU intends to expand institutional relationships, increase B2B engagement, and deepen trade and investment links between India and Kenya. The forum featured keynote remarks from India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and Kenya's Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Akoth Ombam. They were joined by KNCCI leaders and Kenya Investment Authority officials.
Speakers highlighted the need for closer cooperation between industries in both countries to support a more diversified and resilient economic partnership.
Speakers emphasized the importance of increased collaboration between industries in both nations to build a more diverse and resilient economic partnership.The forum's topics were on growing commerce, improving value chains, and realizing potential in a range of fields. Manufacturing, mining, construction, water treatment, wood, electrical and agricultural equipment, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, digital technology, and services are included.
Industry leaders also discussed methods to increase supply chain integration and attract private-sector investment. The forum provided as a venue for identifying practical areas of collaboration that can propel bilateral trade growth.
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