The State Department of Investment Promotion (SDIP) and The Netherlands Business Hub Kenya (NLBH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance investment opportunities and strengthen business ties between Kenya and the Netherlands.
The agreement, signed during a business forum held as part of the State Visit to Kenya by the King and Queen of the Netherlands, aims to support Dutch businesses operating in Kenya while promoting the country as a prime investment destination both locally and internationally.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Principal Secretary of the State Department of Investment Promotion, Hon. Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, emphasized the significance of the Dutch business community in Kenya. “This MOU underwrites the recognition by the Kenyan Government of the importance of the Netherlands Business community as one of the largest trade and investment partners for Kenya,” he stated.
Netherlands Business Hub Kenya Chairman, Mr. Jules Delahaije, welcomed the partnership, highlighting its role in fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors. “The cooperation between the State Department of Investment Promotion and The Netherlands Business Hub confirms the value of the Netherlands Business Community in Kenya.
It is a good example of the public and private sector supporting each other to promote ‘doing business in Kenya’ and to improve the investment climate,” he said.Ms. Yvonne Oerlemans, General Manager of the Netherlands Business Hub Kenya, described the MOU as a testament to the organization’s commitment to connecting business communities in both countries. “By facilitating these connections, we stimulate growth, knowledge transfer, and great networking possibilities,” she noted.
Dutch Ambassador to Kenya, Hon. Henk-Jan Bakker, praised the initiative, stating, “A strong partnership between government and the private sector is essential for business support.
The signing of this MOU will strengthen the economic ties between Kenya and the Netherlands and create more opportunities for trade and investment.”The agreement is expected to attract more Dutch investors to Kenya, reinforcing the economic relationship between the two nations.
