President William Ruto has welcomed a new United Nations report showing that Kenya attracted a record $3.2 billion (approximately KSh414 billion) in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, describing it as a strong endorsement of the country’s economic reforms and future prospects.
According to the latest United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2026, Kenya’s FDI inflows have more than doubled since 2022, when the country received $1.5 billion in foreign investment. The report also indicates that Kenya’s total stock of foreign investment has now surpassed $12 billion.
Reacting to the findings, President Ruto said the figures reflect growing global confidence in Kenya’s economy and the progress made through ongoing reforms.
“The latest United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s World Investment Report 2026 confirms what Kenyans are building: an economy the world believes in,” Ruto said.
He noted that the sharp rise in foreign investment is the highest ever recorded by the country, saying it demonstrates that international investors are increasingly viewing Kenya as an attractive destination for capital.
“Foreign direct investment has more than doubled since 2022, rising from $1.5 billion to $3.2 billion in 2025, the highest FDI ever. Meanwhile, our total stock of foreign investment now stands above $12 billion,” he added.
The president attributed the positive performance to rapid growth in sectors such as clean geothermal energy, digital infrastructure, financial services and manufacturing, which have continued to attract international investors.
Ruto also pointed to macroeconomic stability and government reforms as key factors behind the improved investment climate.
“This is a clear vote of confidence in Kenya’s future. The momentum is driven by our fastest-moving sectors: development of clean geothermal energy and digital infrastructure, financial services, and manufacturing,” he stated.
He further said the country’s stable shilling, improving performance at the stock market and the government’s privatisation agenda have helped strengthen investor confidence by creating new opportunities for private capital.
“This very positive economic outlook is anchored by a stable shilling, a rallying stock market, and bold reforms, including our privatisation agenda, that is opening new doors for private capital. Investor confidence in Kenya has never been higher. The best is yet to come,” Ruto said.
The UNCTAD World Investment Report is an annual publication that tracks global investment trends and is widely used by governments and investors to assess the competitiveness of economies around the world.
