President William Samoei Ruto has welcomed the latest United Nations Conference on Trade and Development World Investment Report 2026, which shows Kenya recorded its highest-ever foreign direct investment (FDI), describing the achievement as a clear indication of growing global confidence in the country’s economy.
According to the report, foreign direct investment into Kenya more than doubled from US$1.5 billion in 2022 to US$3.2 billion in 2025, marking the highest FDI inflows ever recorded by the country. Kenya’s total stock of foreign investment has also risen to more than US$12 billion, underscoring sustained investor interest in the East African nation’s economy.
In a statement, President Ruto said the report confirms that Kenya is building an economy that continues to attract international investors through sound economic policies and 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,” the President said.
He attributed the strong investment performance to the rapid growth of sectors such as clean geothermal energy, digital infrastructure, financial services and manufacturing, which have continued to attract both regional and global investors.
Ruto said Kenya’s positive economic outlook has also been supported by a stable Kenyan shilling, improved performance at the stock market and reforms aimed at creating a more favourable business environment.
He noted that the government’s privatization agenda is opening new opportunities for private sector participation while enhancing investor confidence.
“Our very positive economic outlook is anchored by a stable shilling, a rallying stock market and bold reforms, including our privatization agenda, that is opening new doors for private capital. Investor confidence in Kenya has never been higher. The best is yet to come,” he said.