Uhuru welcomes investors

President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the Government welcomes strategic partnerships that complement the country’s development agenda.

He said technical and investment co-operation based on fair and win-win relationships would guarantee mutual benefit for the parties involved.

The President spoke yesterday when he met a delegation of German entrepreneurs led by former German President Horst Kohler who paid him a courtesy call at State House, Nairobi.

He assured the Government would continue to provide a conducive environment to both short and long term investors ready to partner with and conduct business in the country.

“Rest assured that Government fully supports investments that not only yield returns but also benefit Kenyans,” he said.

The President stressed the need to de-link political cycles from long term investments.

While the country has a five-year political cycle, President Kenyatta said, Government ensures that there is stability for continuity of investments and other economic activities.

Dr Kohler said German entrepreneurs are choosing Kenya as their investment destination in East Africa due to its strategic position as the region’s economic hub.

He assured the President that awareness in his country on business opportunities in Kenya, East Africa region and Africa was on the rise.