KenInvest said there has been immense investor appetite in key sectors, including oil and gas, manufacturing, agro-processing, infrastructure development, financial services and ICT. Ikiara estimated the figure may have doubled to $2.4 billion (Sh248.43 billion) in 2016. Transport CS James Macharia urged the Japanese investors visiting the country for a tour of the Dongo Kundu's proposed Special Economic Zone to tap into the country’s investment opportunities. The minimum required in foreign direct investment is $100,000 (Sh1.03 million) is set to be increased under the proposed National Investment Policy. “We are still in the process of developing the National Investment Policy.

Source: The Star April 20, 2017 05:48 UTC