Kenya’s investment has received a significant boost following high-level talks with Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui and delegation from Coca-Cola Kenya, led by Michael Goltzman, Senior Vice President for Global Policy & Sustainability and James Bowmaker, Managing Director of Coca-Cola Beverages Kenya.
With the ongoing investments by the company, including the expansion project at Kisumu Equator Bottlers, the company continues to strengthen local manufacturing, create jobs and support regional economic growth.
The collaboration reflects the company’s confidence in the country’s economic stability and growth potential. Goltzman reaffirmed Coca-Cola’s long term commitment to Kenya.
Bowmaker reaffirmed they are working closely with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to align corporate goals with national priorities.
The government pledged to maintain an enabling environment for investors, focusing on the industrial growth and manufacturing, adding a value in the agriculture and consumer goods while sustaining a partnership with global companies.
CS Kinyanjui ensured Kenya remains committed to creating an enabling environment for investors and global companies seeking to expand their footprint in Africa through industrial growth, value addition and sustainable partnership.
