Kenya–Slovakia Business and Development Forum 

Principal Secretary for Industry Dr. Juma Mukhwana has highlighted Kenya’s rapid urbanization and abundant mineral resources as a huge potential for the electric mobility sector.
Dr. Mukhwana, who graced the Kenya–Slovakia Business and Development Forum in Nairobi, encouraged Slovak investors to take advantage of emerging opportunities in Kenya and across Africa.
He observed that changing global value chains required countries and businesses to rethink how they produce, distribute, and market their products. He 
The forum brought together government officials, business leaders, and development partners to explore opportunities for enhanced trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries. The forum provided a platform for networking and discussions on strengthening bilateral relations in key sectors of mutual interest.
Participants from both countries identified opportunities for collaboration in food processing, renewable energy, cybersecurity, healthcare technologies, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, electric vehicles (EVs), and charging infrastructure.
The forum heard that trade between Kenya and Slovakia remained balanced, with both countries keen to expand commercial ties.
“The transformative potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which brings together 1.8 billion people across the continent. Kenya is therefore strategically positioned as a gateway to African markets and an entry point for global investors seeking access to the continent,” added DR. Mukhwana.
Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano emphasized Kenya’s stable macroeconomic environment, vibrant agricultural sector, growing technology ecosystem, and youthful population, with eight out of ten Kenyans below the age of 35 posing as a market and ready workforce. She further observed that Slovakia’s expertise in e-mobility solutions complements Kenya’s strengths in renewable energy and digital talent.
The Slovak delegation, led by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Juraj Blanar, reaffirmed Slovakia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding business partnerships with Kenya. He described Kenya as a centre for innovation and a gateway to the African continent.