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[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

Congratulations African Trade & Investment Development Insurance on celebrating 25 remarkable years of excellence, impact and service.

Your contribution to advancing trade and investment across Africa continues to create lasting impact and drive sustainable growth.

Kenya Development Corporation is pleased to be a partner of African Trade & Investment Development Insurance in driving sustainable economic development and creating lasting impact across the continent.

Wishing you continued success and many more milestones ahead.

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

Kenya Development Corporation is participating in the 46th PSK Annual Scientific Conference at PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa.

This year’s conference, themed “Pharmacists Leading Transformation and Innovation Towards the Highest Attainable Standards of Health,” brings together key stakeholders in the healthcare sector to explore emerging trends, innovations and opportunities shaping the future of healthcare.

Our participation reflects our commitment to supporting transformative investments in healthcare through tailored financing solutions that drive growth, innovation, and sustainable impact.

Engaging with industry stakeholders, strengthening partnerships and advancing conversations that contribute to a healthier, more resilient future.

#KDC #PSKConference2026 #HealthcareFinancing #Innovation #Partnerships #TransformingHealthcare #FinancingGrowth

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

We were honoured to host Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Investments, Trade & Industry, Hon. Lee Kinyanjui, at the KDC⁠ booth during the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa.

The visit provided an opportunity for insightful discussions on unlocking investments in Kenya’s blue economy, expanding financing for coastal SMEs and strengthening partnerships that promote a sustainable and productive ocean economy.

At KDC, we remain committed to financing transformative investments that drive inclusive growth and advance Kenya’s blue economy agenda.

#OurOceanConference2026 #BlueEconomy #SustainableInvestment #KDC #InvestInKenya #OceanSustainability

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

At the sidelines of Kenya Norway Business forum held at OSLO Norway, KDC Director General Norah Ratemo held bilateral talks with Ms Gunn Jorid Roset Director General, Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation.

The discussions focused on areas of collaboration and crowd in private capital to catalyse investments across clean energy, green development, health systems, blue economy, digital and creative economy, food systems focusing on value addition and extending shelf life linked to minimizing post harvest losses and supporting Agri value chain.

The discussions also detailed entrenching ESG in all investment processes, capacity building and extended the conversation to partner with Norfund's to aggregate capital for sustainable financial inclusion in Kenya.
#NorwayKenyaPartnership
#DevelopmentFinance
#SustainableInvestments
@InvestKenya_ @MITIKenya @GovLeeKinyanjui @PSAhassan @JohnMwendwaOGW @NorwayNorwegian @SDPI_AM @ForeignOfficeKE
@NabaEmpowers @NorwayMFA

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

KDC convened a high-level CEOs’ Breakfast Meeting bringing together Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), financial sector regulators, policymakers and development partners to build consensus on a dedicated regulatory framework for DFIs in Kenya.

The forum underscored the critical role DFIs play in financing industrialization, agro-processing, manufacturing, enterprise development and other strategic sectors that drive economic transformation.

The meeting, graced by the Director General, Public Investments and Portfolio Management, Lawrence Kibet, highlighted the need for a predictable and coherent regulatory environment that strengthens governance, financial soundness, transparency and access to long-term capital.

Hon. Sakwa Bunyasi outlined the policy rationale for the proposed framework, while Norah Ratemo, DG KDC emphasized the importance of building a credible, coordinated and globally competitive development finance ecosystem capable of delivering sustained economic and social impact.

The engagement achieved key milestones, including:
Strengthened consensus on the need for DFI regulation
Valuable stakeholder input to refine the proposed framework
Agreement on next steps and continued collaboration to advance the initiative

KDC remains committed to strengthening Kenya’s development finance ecosystem and mobilizing sustainable investment for industrialization, climate resilience, enterprise growth and inclusive prosperity.

#KDC #DevelopmentFinance #DFIs #Industrialization #EconomicTransformation #SustainableFinance #ClimateResilience #Investment #Kenya #PublicPrivatePartnerships #DevelopmentFinanceInstitutions @Agri_FinanceKe @KIE_Kenya @SDPI_AM @KeTreasury @MITIKenya @Sakwa_Bunyasi

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

At the 2026 AADFI Annual General Assembly, KDC joined discussions on how African DFIs can leverage the New African Financial Architecture for Development (NAFAD) to strengthen early stage project preparation and build a stronger pipeline of bankable projects across the continent. Representing KDC Director General Norah Ratemo, Barbara Lunani, Head of Partnerships and Resource Mobilization, participated on a panel examining how NAFAD can shift project preparation from fragmented interventions to coordinated, scalable and execution focused systems.

The session highlighted the need for coordinated financing solutions, pooled project preparation facilities, technical assistance, risk-sharing mechanisms and standardized frameworks to accelerate projects from concept to financial close. KDC remains committed to working with African DFIs and development partners to unlock investments and sustainable development through stronger project preparation ecosystems.

#AADFI2026 #NAFAD #DevelopmentFinance #ProjectPreparation #Industrialization #AfricaFinance #KDC #BankableProjects #DFIs #AfricaDevelopment #InvestmentReadiness #Partnerships
@Adfi_Africa @AfDB_Group @SDPI_AM @KeTreasury @MITIKenya

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

Powering Kenya’s Green Future!

KDC is driving climate-smart financing to support enterprises advancing sustainability, innovation, and environmental resilience. We invite investors, development partners, and stakeholders to collaborate with us in accelerating Kenya’s transition to a green economy.

Together, we can scale solutions that create environmental impact while strengthening economic growth and livelihoods.

Apply today and be part of the journey toward a more sustainable future.

#ClimateFinance #ClimateAction #GreenGrowth #SustainableInvestments #KDC #GreenTransition

@Environment_Ke @EnviClimateC_Ke @KenyaCIC @WBG_ClimateEnv @KeTreasury @SDPI_AM @MITIKenya @ImpactAfricaLtd

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

KDC in its pursuit of "transforming Kenya's socio-economic landscape" held a bilateral meeting with Türkiye's sole export credit agency, Export Credit Bank of Türkiye, @Turk_Eximbank, in Istanbul.

The discussions focussed on enhancing overall trade between Türkiye and Kenya, exploring opportunities for project co-financing, lines of credit as well as knowledge exchange on trade finance and sustainability best practice.

KDC Director General, Norah Ratemo and Turk Eximbank CEO Ali Güney re-affirmed commitment establishing a formal framework between the two institutions and operationalizing the initiatives discussed.
@Turk_Eximbank @SDPI_AM
@KeTreasury @MITIKenya @WorldBank

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

Engaged in productive discussions with World Bank consultants as part of the evaluation of processes under KDC’s DRIVE (De-Risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of Pastoral Economies) Wholesale Lending Initiative.

The insightful engagements focused on strengthening institutional systems, enhancing operational efficiency and advancing sustainable financing solutions that support inclusive growth and long-term development impact.

These discussions reaffirm KDC’s commitment to building resilient financing frameworks that catalyze private sector growth and accelerate Kenya’s socio-economic transformation.

#KDC #DevelopmentFinance #WholesaleLending #DRIVEInitiative #WorldBank #SustainableFinance #ImpactInvesting #Kenya @WorldBankKenya @WBG_Digital @SDPI_AM @KeTreasury @MITIKenya

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

KDC is implementing Component 3 of the World Bank-financed Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) project, which focuses on scaling up green financing through the pioneering establishment of a Green Investment Fund (GIF). The State Department of Investment Promotion (SDIP) within the Ministry of Investments Trade and Industry (MITI) and KDC undertook a high-level study visit to Istanbul, Türkiye, to learn from the successes in private capital mobilization and green fund development by the Industrial Development Bank of Türkiye (TSKB). Hosted by TSKB Executive Vice President, the Kenyan delegation led by PS Abubakar H. Abubakar and @KDC_KE Director General Norah Ratemo had an opportunity to gain valuable insight into:
i)Türkiye Green Fund’s setup, offering guidance for Kenya’s own Green Investment Fund development.
ii)Deepen understanding of fund governance, including the formulation of legal agreements and operational structures, as well as key success factors for the fund manager.
iii)Explore the progression from fund establishment to the first investment, with particular attention to the investment criteria applied to MSMEs and ESMS considerations.
iv)Effective mobilization of private capital for green technology adoption and job creation in Kenya.
#KJET
@MITIKenya @KeTreasury
@GovLeeKinyanjui @PSAhassan
@WorldBank @TSKB_Turkiye @SDPI_AM

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

Kenya Development Corporation, Director General, Norah Ratemo, today participated in the AFRACA Africa Forward Pre-Summit held at Sarova Stanley, Nairobi.

Convened under the auspices of AFRACA and as part of the Africa Forward Summit jointly organized by the Government of Kenya and the Government of France, the pre-summit brought together African Public Development Banks (PDBs), financial institutions, and strategic partners to reaffirm the critical role of development finance in accelerating sustainable agricultural transformation across the continent.

KDC remains committed to supporting transformative investments and innovative financing solutions that drive food security, economic resilience, private sector growth, and inclusive development across Kenya and the region.

#AfricaForwardSummit #AFRACA #KDC #DevelopmentFinance #AgricultureFinance #FoodSecurity #InclusiveGrowth #SustainableFinance #CAADP #AfricaDevelopment @AFD_France @Agri_FinanceKe @ForeignOfficeKE @NCBABankKenya @KCBInKenya @Adfi_Africa @SDPI_AM @InvestKenya_ @KeTreasury @ictdigitalke @WBG_Digital @MoICTKenya

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

🔴 LIVE NOW: [ Unlocking the Creative Economy – Nova Garage ’26 Launch ]

A bold conversation on shaping Africa’s next decade through innovation, culture, storytelling, tech, and youth-driven creativity.

Join the live discussion and be part of the future of Africa’s creative economy.https://t.co/rByNGKaJpC #NovaGarage26 #CreativeEconomy #AfricaRising @moyasa_ke @ictdigitalke @SDY_Ke @ForeignOfficeKE @KeTreasury @SingoeiAKorir @thenailab @WBG_Digital @NYC_YouthVoice @MusicInAfrica @KenyaCopyright @novagarageAF @OfficialNucleon @AFD_France @afpfr

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

DG Norah Ratemo KDC, paid a courtesy call to the Principal Secretary, State Department for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abraham Korir Sing’Oei, ahead of the Africa Forward Summit and Nova Garage Launch.

The engagement focused on strengthening collaboration in advancing Kenya’s economic diplomacy agenda and unlocking opportunities within the digital and creative economy.

KDC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting innovation-driven enterprises through strategic financing, enterprise development and partnerships that empower young innovators, creatives and entrepreneurs.

As the Innovation Partner for the Nova Garage Launch, KDC continues to champion platforms that promote innovation, entrepreneurship, investment and sustainable job creation for the youth.

#KDC #AfricaForward #NovaGarage #Innovation #CreativeEconomy #DigitalEconomy #EconomicDiplomacy #YouthEmpowerment #EnterpriseDevelopment #InvestInKenya @MinistryKe @SDY_Ke @moyasa_ke @ForeignOfficeKE @KeTreasury @SDPI_AM @MITIKenya @novagarageAF @AMFIKENYA @SingoeiAKorir

[State Department for Foreign Affairs | Kenya @ForeignOfficeKE]

"It will be a moment of reset, recalibration and repositioning. Here, Africa will sit as a co-leader, a co-creator, a co-innovator imagining a new future of this partnership. The decisions taken in Nairobi in May will not be abstract, they will deliver tangible outcomes for and with Africa." ~ Principal Secretary Korir SingOei's remarks on the upcoming #AfricaForward summit in Nairobi.

More than 30 Heads of State, over 1,500 top business leaders and more than 2,000 entrepreneurs all coming together for one defining moment. Karibuni. Bienvenue. Welcome to Nairobi! 🌍

11–12 May 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya.

More at https://t.co/BUXf8cR2pn
#AfricaForward #AfricaForward2026

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

Moses Nyabanda, Managing Director , Equity Bank Kenya, accompanied by Collins Wanyonyi, Director SMEs, today paid a courtesy call to Norah Ratemo, Director General, Kenya Development Corporation.

Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration in advancing Kenya’s development agenda through strategic financing and innovative investment solutions that support sustainable economic growth and industrial transformation.
#StrategicPartnerships
#DevelopmentFinance
#FinancingGrowth
#PrivateSectorPartnerships
#EconomicTransformation @KeEquityBank @MNyabanda @KeTreasury @CMAKenya @MITIKenya @SDPI_AM

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

At the ICIFA Forum, KDC DG Ms. Norah Ratemo joined industry leaders and finance professionals in conversations examining the evolving landscape of development finance in an increasingly complex global economy.

Discussions reflected on major global shifts shaping investment and capital flows, including fiscal pressures, climate risks, geopolitical fragmentation, sustainability imperatives and the growing demand for measurable development outcomes and institutional transparency.

A key theme emerging from the forum was the transformation of development finance from traditional concessional lending models toward more catalytic and market-driven approaches focused on mobilising private capital, structuring blended finance solutions, supporting industrial transformation, and strengthening long-term economic resilience.

The forum further underscored the increasingly important role of finance and investment professionals in advancing governance, accountability, sustainability integration, risk management, and impact-driven capital allocation within modern financial systems.

Kenya Development Corporation continues to strengthen its position as a strategic National Development Finance Institution focused on crowding-in investment, financing transformative sectors and aligning capital with Kenya’s long-term economic development priorities.

#ICIFA #KDC #DevelopmentFinance #ImpactFinance #BlendedFinance
#EconomicTransformation
#Industrialization #SustainableFinance
#StrategicCapital #FinanceForDevelopment
@ICIFAKENYA @CMAKenya @NCBABankKenya @KeEquityBank @KASNEBOfficial @MITIKenya @KeTreasury @SDPI_AM

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

SMEs find new lease of life after Covid struggles through KDC - SAFER Project Funding https://t.co/P9QGCYyrIj
@WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @MITIKenya @gdcsacco @SASRA_ke @Cooperatives_KE @DrChrisKiptoo @GovLeeKinyanjui

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

Judith Omachar, Deputy Director, Business Development and Advisory at KDC, speaking at the Policy Co-creation & Action Planning Roundtable during the Creative Economy Forum for Jobs and Investments (CREATIFI).

The session brought together stakeholders to explore practical pathways for unlocking access to finance for the creative economy, including innovative de-risking mechanisms and the development of enabling infrastructure to support a thriving ecosystem.

KDC invites partners, investors and stakeholders to collaborate in unlocking the full potential of the creative and digital economy.

#CreativeEconomy #CREATIFI #KDC #AccessToFinance #ImpactInvesting #Innovation #SustainableGrowth #PublicPrivatePartnerships #EconomicDevelopment
@SDY_Ke @moyasa_ke @NYC_YouthVoice @MediaCouncilK @WorldBankKenya @WBG_Digital @iHub @CAK_Kenya @DPublicComms @KenyaCopyright @cjetwb @ictdigitalke @SDPI_AM @KeTreasury @MITIKenya

[Kenya Development Corporation @KDC_KE]

KDC Supporting the Digital and Creative Economy!

Kenya Development Corporation participated at the launch of “Nova Garage”, an initiative of the Africa Forward Summit to be hosted in Nairobi.

Nova Garage is the flagship innovation platform of the Africa–France Summit “Africa Forward,” to be staged on the afternoon of 11th May 2026 at the Kenya Cultural Centre (Norfolk), under the High Patronage of H.E. Dr. William Ruto. It is co-convened by the French-African Foundation and the State Department for Foreign Affairs (@SingoeiAKorir), and organised through the Autonomous Advancement Initiative, the State Department’s youth cooperation framework on technology.

KDC had the opportunity to highlight its catalytic mandate as a Development Finance Institution in supporting innovation by anchoring the Digital and Creative Economy as a strategic sector of focus for the Corporation. The summit will convene like-minded partners for KDC to explore and align collaboration with African financial institutions for coordinated pipeline curation, co-investment opportunities and structured conversations, designed to translate sustainable capital flows into Kenyan enterprise in the innovation space.

#DigitalEconomy #CreativeEconomy
#InnovationKenya #InvestInKenya
@novagarageAF @nextgencoffs @SDPI_AM @KeTreasury @MITIKenya @ForeignOfficeKE @MoICTKenya @ictdigitalke