The Kenya–Kazakhstan Business Forum marked a major milestone in strengthening economic ties between the two countries, with the event being graced by the President of Kenya, William Ruto, and the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, alongside senior government officials and business leaders from both nations.
During the forum, KNCCI Vice President delivered a keynote address highlighting the untapped trade potential between Kenya and Kazakhstan. He noted that the current trade relationship remains largely “one product, one direction,” with Kenyan tea dominating exports to Kazakhstan, and called for a broader and more balanced trade basket between the two countries.
He emphasized the need to deepen commercial cooperation by increasing the presence of Kazakhstan products in the Kenyan market, particularly fertilizer to support Kenya’s agricultural sector, while also encouraging direct importation of Kenyan flowers and fresh produce from Kenya.
The forum also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between KNCCI and the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan, aimed at enhancing business collaboration, facilitating trade missions, promoting investment opportunities, and strengthening private sector partnerships between East Africa and Central Asia.