French Chamber of Commerce Kenya

#EventRecap!⚡ Today's Doing Business in Kenya Seminar showcased the immense potential for collaboration across tourism, agriculture, innovation, and tech. Hosted in partnership with ADIM - Agence de Développement et D'Innovation de Mayotte, Business France and Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the event was a testament to the vibrant partnership between these two regions.💼🫱🏻🫲🏻 Our Chairman, Othmane CHAOUI, opened the seminar, highlighting Kenya’s growing role as a hub for innovation and emphasizing the importance of leveraging initiatives like the #DarajaProgram to strengthen ties between Kenya and Mayotte.🫱🏻🫲🏻 Mamadou KONATE, MBA, Executive Director of ADIM, shared Mayotte’s business-friendly environment and focus on sustainability and biodiversity, positioning itself as a gateway for Kenyan businesses to expand into EU markets.🎯 LUCY MUCHOKI, Director at KNCCI, reinforced the need for Kenyan businesses to explore new markets in Mayotte, particularly in the blue economy and agriculture sectors. Didier Daniel, Director of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mayotte, emphasized the Chamber’s role in fostering innovation and supporting long-term partnerships between businesses in Mayotte and Kenya. We had pitching sessions with a Mayotte Business Delegation in sectors like aviation, sustainable construction, baobab-based products, tourism, IT, TV & transport, with companies like Mayotte Fly Services, Mayotte Ingénierie Energies, MBUYU, Baobab Tour Mayotte , 2NZENA Studio, ITH Data Center, ISSOUFALI VOYAGES, IRD Institute, Uzuri Wa Dziya, Groupe Ekwali Nutrition Animale - AVM, MAESTRIA Recruitment & Consulting Tanzania, and R-SEA Transit showcasing their expertise.🚀 Laure Paugam, our Executive Director, moderated three panels and provided valuable insights into Kenya’s potential as a leader in eco-tourism, agriculture, and technology, urging both regions to work together to create a sustainable future.🌱 Tourism & Hospitality Panel: Here we explored Kenya’s strengths in eco-tourism and wellness, with Elma Labuschagne (Fairmont), Delphine-Marie Paquet (East African Eco Adventures), and Raheena Din(Blueberry Travel) discussing the demand for sustainable and affordable travel experiences. Food Security & Trade Panel: Sarah Benhamo (Victory Farms), Kyle Denning (KenTaste), Jane Wanjohi (Arriana Exports), and Khalidh Khan (Fenesi Growers) shared strategies for enhancing food security and expanding trade, focusing on infrastructure, value addition, and empowering farmers. Innovation & Tech Panel: Victor Otieno Agolla (Viffa Consult ), Michael Mbae (La French Tech Nairobi), Kosen Kenta (Antler), and Clément Martineau (iXAfrica Data Centres) discussed Kenya’s thriving tech ecosystem, with insights into startup funding, global collaboration, and data solutions.💻🌐 This seminar reinforced the immense opportunities for collaboration between Kenya and Mayotte, driving innovation, sustainability, and economic growth.

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📰 Brèves économiques de la semaine du 18 novembre. - 📰Economic highlights for the week of 18 November. #HabariZaSER #SERnbo #breveshebdos

#UpcomingEvent!📣 The French Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 'Doing Business in Kenya' Seminar, organized in collaboration with Business France, ADIM - Agence de Développement et D'Innovation de Mayotte and Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry. 📆 Tuesday, 26th November 2024 🕒 7:30 am – 12:30 pm Join us to: 🔹Learn about Mayotte Island, a dynamic hub of trade and investment opportunities, just 2.5 hours from Nairobi. 🔹 Meet a multisectoral French business delegation of 12 companies from Mayotte keen to explore the Kenyan market. 🔹 Dive into strategic roundtable discussions on Tourism, Agribusiness, and Tech, fostering collaboration between Mayotte and Kenya. Did you know? 🚢 Mayotte, part of the French overseas territories in the Indian Ocean, has doubled its imports in just 7 years, reaching €1.1 billion in 2023. 🎯With the EU–Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement, Mayotte presents exciting opportunities for Kenyan businesses in exports and private investments💼. This is an exclusive event, offering a chance to expand your network, identify potential partners, and strengthen ties between Kenya and France🫱🏻🫲🏻. To learn more about the event,visit our website : https://lnkd.in/edAe5b3 ⚠️ Limited capacity – register by 25th November at noon to secure your spot! #DoingBusinessInKenya #KenyaFrancePartnership #EPA #BusinessNetworking #Innovation #TradeOpportunities #TunajengaMadaraja

🔋#FrenchWeek2024 | 💡 Day 1 – Energy Highlights ⚡PANEL 1 – Renewable Energy Development in Kenya & East Africa Kenya's energy mix is composed of 90% renewable energy, including 48% geothermal, 33% hydro, and 12% wind, with 75% of the population having access to electricity. Electricity Sector Association of Kenya (ESAK) emphasized the need for a transition to a more transparent and standardized model for Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Kenya, focusing on establishing a separate office for IPPs to streamline processes, encourage private sector participation, and ensure competitive pricing, while aiming to increase electricity demand through industrialization and expand solar capacity beyond the current 3,000 MW. Agence française de développement in Eastern Africa and KenGen Kenya shared insights into their present and future collaboration, such as the 7 Forks 42.5 MWp solar power plant project (60 MEUR), which will: ➡️ Lower electricity production costs. ➡️ Prevent 53 000 tons of CO2 emissions per year. EDF and Voltalia also shared their investments plans for renewable projects in East Africa, covering hydropower, geothermal, or solar. #RenewableEnergy #ElectricityProduction #Sustainability #Kenya #EastAfrica Many thanks to the French Chamber of Commerce Kenya and to the panelists Dennis Keya, Eddy Njoroge, Dr. Willis Owino Ochieng, PhD, Bertrand Tournier, Jérémy Gasc, Mathieu Ecoiffier.

Notre Conseiller régional aux Affaires Agricoles pour l'Afrique de l'Est et l'Océan Indien, Martin Parent, a fait une présentation très instructive sur: 1️⃣ Les outils de la Direction générale du Trésor qui soutiennent les investissements dans les secteurs agricole et agroalimentaire. 2️⃣ La France, sixième exportateur mondial de produits agricoles et agroalimentaires et première puissance agricole de l'Union européenne. French Chamber of Commerce Kenya #HabariZaSER #FrenchWeek2024 #Agribusiness - Our Regional Agriculture Counsellor for the East Africa and Indian Ocean region, Martin Parent, gave an insightful presentation on: 1️⃣ Direction générale du Trésor tools that support investments in the agriculture and agrifood sectors. 2️⃣ France, the world's sixth largest agricultural and agrifood exporter and the European Union's leading agricultural power. #HabariZaSER #FrenchWeek2024 #Agribusiness #SERnbo

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#MemberNews⚡ 📢PKF in Eastern Africa invites you to their much-anticipated Annual Tax Conference on 📆November 28th and 29th, 2024, at Novotel Nairobi Westlands📍. This two-day seminar is designed to equip businesses and professionals with the latest insights on the evolving tax landscape. This two-day seminar is a must-attend for businesses and professionals looking to: ✅ Review key developments in the 2024 tax landscape. ✅ Gain valuable insights into upcoming tax changes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay informed and prepared. 📋 Register now: https://lnkd.in/d6Hjk_qv Feel free to reach out to PKF in Eastern Africa and check out the poster below for more details!👇🏻 #AnnualTaxConference #TaxInsights2024 #BusinessGrowth

🌍 #FrenchWeek ⚡#EnergyDayHighlights! Laure Paugam, Executive Director of the French Chamber of Commerce Kenya, and Othmane CHAOUI, President of the Chamber, welcomed attendees, emphasizing French Week as a key platform for strengthening connections within the French-Kenyan business ecosystem. The 2nd edition of French Week was inaugurated by H.E. Arnaud Suquet, Ambassador of France to Kenya, who highlighted the strong partnership between France, the EU, and Kenya in advancing climate action. With over 1 bn EUR invested in Kenya’s energy sector, Kenya is AFD largest portfolio in the energy sector worldwide and is its 1st bilateral partner. Key projects highlighted include: ➡️ National System Control Center: A project fully funded by France to enhance grid stability and support the integration of renewable energy in Kenya. ➡️ AFD support to KenGen for the construction of a 42 MW PV solar plant in Embu, which will provide Kenya’s cheapest solar power. The Chief Guest, Hon. Salim Mvurya Mgala, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Investments,Trade and Industry, reiterated Kenya's commitment to green energy and sustainable industries, highlighting the EU-Kenya EPA partnership. Hon. Alex Kamau Wachira, Principal Secretary for Energy, also underscored Kenya's vast renewable energy potential and the mutual benefits of French-Kenyan collaboration.

🔋 #FrenchWeek2024 | 💡 Day 1 – Energy Highlights 🌍 PANEL 4 – Exploring opportunities and challenges in financing East Africa’s energy transition, with Meridiam, Proparco, Norfund, Veolia Gaia Impact, Sunna Design , and Bowmans (Law Firm). Eric Mwangi emphasized the crucial role of the private sector in driving the energy sector forward, highlighting carbon removal and sequestration projects. Gaia Impact highlighted the importance of investing in local SMEs, key drivers of economic growth, with over 7.5 M SMEs employing 15 M kenyans, and the need for collaboration among all sector stakeholders. Proparco stressed the importance of grants for SMEs, like the Proparco Digital Africa grant tool and the need for more bankable projects, to unlock large-scale energy projects, highlighting East Africa’s dynamic potential. Norfund/Veolia discussed their joint financing platform to help the industry to decarbonize on the continent through sustainable solutions for water, energy and waste management. Meridiam highlighted their projects in the region and stressed the importance of reducing project timelines to lower costs in infrastructure development. Sunna Design expressed interest in expanding to East Africa, with government support seen as vital for successful project implementation. 👏 Many thanks to the French Chamber of Commerce Kenya and Allan Munyua, Eric Mwangi, Jean Guyonnet-Dupérat, Hélène Demaegdt, Ismail HIMDI, Delphine Gilbert.