This afternoon, Dr. Erick Rutto, President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), together with KNCCI CEO Lucy Muchoki and Director Cynthia Nyawera, hosted a high-level delegation from the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa (AHK). The meeting aimed to deepen strategic cooperation between Kenya and Germany, with a focus on trade, skills development, and private sector growth.
The German delegation was led by Dr. Monika Erath, Delegierte of AHK in Kenya, and included senior representatives from key institutions:
•Denis Börner, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), Division V B 3 – Sub-Saharan Africa
•Daniel Dellemann, Project Manager – Market Intelligence and International Markets, VDMA (Mechanical Engineering Industry Association)
•Carsten Ehlers, Director East Africa, Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI)
Key Areas of Collaboration:
•Education and TVET partnerships to bridge skills gaps and prepare a job-ready workforce
•Vocational training and labour market development to support industrial growth
•Trade and investment cooperation to increase bilateral economic activity
•Technology exchange and industrial best practices to foster innovation
•Capacity building and business-to-business engagement to empower SMEs
•Future trade missions to explore investment and partnership opportunities
This productive dialogue reaffirmed both sides’ commitment to building sustainable economic ties and supporting inclusive private sector development. The meeting concluded with a shared vision for long-term cooperation that benefits both Kenyan and German enterprises.