Dr. Eric Rutto, President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), attended a dinner reception hosted at the German Embassy Residence in Nairobi on the occasion of the visit of a high-level Business and State Government Delegation from the German State of Bavaria. The event was hosted by Mr. Alexander Fierley, Chargé d’Affaires of the Federal Republic of Germany, together with Dr. Markus Wittmann, Director General at the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, who also led the delegation.

The Bavarian delegation, visiting Kenya from 14th to 21st September 2025, comprised more than 30 companies, research institutions, and innovation actors with expertise in ICT, software development, AI, FinTech, InsurTech, biotech, sustainability, and digital health. Their mission was to explore strategic partnerships with Kenyan businesses, research institutions, and start-ups, with a view to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and unlocking opportunities in key growth sectors.

Dr. Rutto’s participation underscored KNCCI’s role in building international linkages and fostering trade and investment relations. The dinner created opportunities for KNCCI to engage German business and government leaders, highlighting Kenya’s position as a regional economic hub and opening avenues for collaboration in areas such as the digital economy, agritech, manufacturing, and circular economy initiatives.