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About the Delegation

The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa fosters positive bilateral business relations between...

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German Desk – Financial Support and Solutions

Together with its partners, Equity Group Holdings PLC and the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Kenya (AHK...

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A Collaborative Approach to Connecting Kenyan Talent with German Employers

African Skills 4 Germany (AS4G) celebrates a key milestone in connecting Kenyan skilled talent with German employers....

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A Collaborative Approach to Connecting Kenyan Talent with German Employers

Our Regional Presence in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa

Regional Presence in Eastern Africa

We offer you a qualified #PartnerforBusiness in five Eastern African countries with the strategic partnerships, presence and stakeholder relationships you will need to be successful in the region.
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Kenya

In Kenya, we are your trusted #PartnerforBusiness, offering strategic insights, robust networks, and valuable stakeholder relationships to ensure your success in this dynamic market. Our presence in Kenya empowers you with the local expertise and support needed to thrive in East Africa's leading economy.
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Tanzania

Tanzania is a land of opportunity, and we're here to help you harness its potential. As your #PartnerforBusiness, our Dar Es Salaam office is your gateway to the country's vibrant economy. We specialize in connecting you with the right people, resources, and strategies to succeed. Whether you're entering the market for the first time or looking to expand your presence, our local expertise and comprehensive services are designed to support your business every step in Tanzania.
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Rwanda

As your Partner for Business in Rwanda, we provide the connections and local knowledge essential for navigating this rapidly evolving market. Our strategic presence in Rwanda ensures you have the tools and partnerships necessary to capitalize on the country's growth and innovation. We are committed to supporting your business ventures in Rwanda and driving your success in this forward-looking economy.
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Uganda

In Uganda, we are dedicated to being your #PartnerforBusiness, leveraging our strong local presence to connect you with key stakeholders and opportunities in this vibrant market. With our expertise and extensive networks, we help you navigate the Ugandan business landscape, fostering growth and long-term success in the heart of East Africa
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Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, our role as your Partner for Business is to guide you through the complexities of one of Africa's most dynamic and historic markets. We offer unparalleled access to local networks, insights, and strategic partnerships vital for your business success. With our deep understanding of Ethiopia's evolving economic landscape, we help you unlock the potential of this rapidly growing economy, ensuring your business thrives in the Horn of Africa.

The News Room

Qualified Paediatric Nurses wanted in Germany
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Qualified Paediatric Nurses wanted in Germany

AHK Eastern Africa is recruiting Kenyan-qualified Paediatric Nurses for healthcare career opportunities in Germany through its Competence Centre for Skilled Labour Mobility. Eligible candidates should have a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with a paediatric specialization, at least 1,260 hours of neonatal or paediatric acute care experience, and B2-level German proficiency or a clear plan to attain it. Experience in specialized areas such as PICU, neonatology, paediatric cardiology, and critical care is an added advantage.
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AHK at the AEE Tanzania Chapter Launch

AHK Services Eastern Africa participated in the launch of the AEE Tanzania Chapter, a key milestone in advancing energy efficiency and sustainable energy development in Tanzania. The event brought together stakeholders from across sectors to strengthen collaboration, innovation, and skills development for the country's energy transition.
Breathing Life into the Kenyan - German Bilateral Labour Agreement
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Breathing Life into the Kenyan - German Bilateral Labour Agreement

AHK Eastern Africa celebrates the successful arrival of its second cohort of Kenyan nurses in Germany through the AS4G programme, marking another milestone in ethical labour mobility and international career opportunities. This achievement reflects strong partnerships supporting skilled healthcare professionals in their transition and professional growth.
AHK Eastern Africa Explores Labour Mobility with Kenya Red Cross Training Institute
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AHK Eastern Africa Explores Labour Mobility with Kenya Red Cross Training Institute

AHK Eastern Africa met with the Kenya Red Cross Training Institute to explore opportunities for collaboration in labour mobility, focusing on skills development, workforce readiness, and pathways to international employment.
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AHK Eastern Africa Welcomes MAN Truck & Bus East Africa in Kenya

AHK Eastern Africa welcomed MAN Truck & Bus East Africa (Mobikey) and its partners to Kenya, fostering valuable discussions with customers and industry stakeholders to explore market opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and support German–East African business collaboration.
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AHK Eastern Africa at the Regional Integration, AI and Pan-African Architecture Workshop

AHK Eastern Africa’s Tanzania Branch participated in a regional workshop at the University of Dar es Salaam, where discussions focused on AI, digitalisation, skills development, and labour mobility between East Africa and Europe, highlighting opportunities for sustainable workforce development and international cooperation.
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Financing and Insuring Growth in Eastern Africa: Insights from our latest Business Circle Finance

AHK Eastern Africa recently hosted its Business Circle Finance session, bringing together German companies and financial experts to explore financing, trade, investment, and risk management solutions for business growth in Eastern Africa. The event featured insights from representatives of DEG, the European Union, Commerzbank, and Sanlam Allianz, highlighting practical tools and opportunities to support sustainable investment, trade expansion, and effective risk mitigation across the region.
Conference of AHK Eastern Africa Highlights TVET and Labour Mobility
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Conference of AHK Eastern Africa Highlights TVET and Labour Mobility

AHK Eastern Africa, in collaboration with iMOVE at BIBB and Didacta, hosted a high-level conference in Nairobi that brought together government representatives, industry leaders, training institutions, and German companies to strengthen Kenya-Germany collaboration on skills development, workforce readiness, and labour mobility. The event highlighted the role of TVET, labour market intermediation, and the Kenya National Qualifications Framework, while also featuring the signing of an MoU between the State Department for Diaspora Affairs and AHK Eastern Africa to support structured pathways for skilled talent and international cooperation.
AHK Eastern Africa at the German - Kenyan Business Day
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AHK Eastern Africa at the German - Kenyan Business Day

German-Kenyan Business Day in Berlin brought together leaders from government, business, and industry to strengthen economic cooperation and unlock new opportunities in investment, skills development, renewable energy, digital transformation, and labour mobility. A key milestone was the signing of 11 MoUs, reinforcing the commitment of both countries to build sustainable partnerships and drive long-term economic growth.

Upcoming events

Geschäftsanbahnung für deutsche Start-ups
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Geschäftsanbahnung für deutsche Start-ups

Geschäftsanbahnung für deutsche Start-ups zur Unterstützung bei Markteintritt, Vernetzung und Geschäftsentwicklung, mit Fokus auf Kooperationen, Innovation und nachhaltiges Wachstum.
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Erfolgreich in Afrikas Textil-und Modebranche expandieren-mit staatlicher Unterstützung

Deutsche Unternehmen aus den Bereichen Textilien, Bekleidung, Maschinen und Sourcing-Technologien – nutzen Sie diese Chance als Einstieg in afrikanische Märkte. 𝐕𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟐.–𝟏𝟓. 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 präsentiert sich der German Pavilion auf der ASFW Addis - Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week in Addis Abeba – der führenden Plattform zur Vernetzung internationaler Anbieter mit schnell wachsenden Märkten in Afrika.
Geschäftsanbahnung für deutsche Unternehmen im Bereich Abfallwirtschaft
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Geschäftsanbahnung für deutsche Unternehmen im Bereich Abfallwirtschaft / Recycling mit Fokus auf Infrastrukturentwicklung zum Recycling von organischen Reststoffen und Wertstoffen sowie Tourismus

Geschäftsanbahnung für deutsche Unternehmen im Bereich Abfallwirtschaft / Recycling mit Fokus auf Infrastrukturentwicklung zum Recycling von organischen Reststoffen und Wertstoffen sowie Tourismus
Geschäftsanbahnung für deutsche Unternehmen im Bereich Bauwirtschaft/ Infrastruktur
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Geschäftsanbahnung für deutsche Unternehmen im Bereich Bauwirtschaft/ Infrastruktur/ Bauhandwerk /Baustoffe Einbeziehung des Themas Erwerbsmigration

Geschäftsanbahnung für deutsche Unternehmen der Bauwirtschaft, Infrastruktur, des Bauhandwerks und der Baustoffindustrie mit Fokus auf Kooperationen, Markterschließung und Projektentwicklung. Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Einbeziehung von Erwerbsmigration, um Fachkräftebedarfe zu adressieren und nachhaltige Beschäftigungs- und Integrationsmodelle zu fördern.
Webinar: Energieeffizienz & Dekarbonisierung in Industrie und Gewerbe in Tansania und Uganda
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Webinar: Energieeffizienz & Dekarbonisierung in Industrie und Gewerbe in Tansania und Uganda

Ein Webinar der Renewables Academy (RENAC) und der AHK Eastern Africa informiert über Chancen im Bereich Energieeffizienz und Dekarbonisierung für Industrie und Gewerbe in Tansania und Uganda. Im Fokus stehen aktuelle Herausforderungen wie hohe Energiekosten und Stromausfälle sowie neue Marktpotenziale für deutsche Unternehmen, ergänzt durch Einblicke von Experten und Informationen zu einer geplanten Geschäftsreise in die Region.
Energy Efficiency
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Webinar for Energy Trade Mission: Energy efficiency and decarbonisation in industry and commerce in Tanzania and Uganda

Save the date: Monday, 8th June 2026

State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya

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Celebrating Bavaria’s Automotive Excellence in East Africa

The State of Bavaria East Africa Office recently visited Inchcape Kenya, the official BMW importer and distributor in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The meeting focused on strengthening business ties, fostering innovation, and exploring opportunities for deeper economic collaboration between Bavaria and East Africa. The visit reaffirmed a shared commitment to quality, investment, and long-term partnerships that support regional growth and development.
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Strengthening Bavaria-East Afrcia Partnerships Through Dialogue and Collaboration

The State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya hosted a courtesy visit from representatives of MAN Truck & Bus SE and MOBIKEY Kenya to discuss opportunities for strengthening business cooperation in East Africa's growing transport and mobility sector. The meeting focused on market expansion, sustainable transport solutions, innovation, and strategic partnerships that can support regional trade, connectivity, and economic development
Strengthening ties between Bavaria and Kenya through dialogue, partnership and exchange
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Strengthening ties between Bavaria and Kenya through dialogue, partnership and exchange

Representatives from the State of Bavaria East Africa Office and AHK Eastern Africa hosted a lunch meeting with a visiting Bavarian delegation and partners from the Hanns Seidel Foundation Kenya. The discussion focused on strengthening economic, political, and youth collaboration between Bavaria and Kenya, highlighting opportunities for deeper international cooperation and future partnerships.
The Science,Technology,Research and Innovation for Society (STRI)
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The Science,Technology,Research and Innovation for Society (STRI)

The State of Bavaria East Africa Office showcased its commitment to innovation and sustainability at the STRI event in Nairobi, highlighting strong Bavaria–Kenya collaboration in clean energy, sustainable transport, and research partnerships. The joint Bavaria Booth, supported by key partners, demonstrated the impact of international cooperation in advancing innovation-driven solutions for sustainable development.
Strengthening Bavaria–Kenya Partnerships Through Food Innovation and Investment
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Strengthening Bavaria–Kenya Partnerships Through Food Innovation and Investment

The Bavaria East Africa Office hosted Pingie Food GmbH’s Managing Director, Mr. Karl-Michael Krüger, in Nairobi for strategic discussions on food innovation and business expansion in Kenya. The meeting highlighted opportunities for international investment, local production, and sustainable partnerships aimed at fostering growth in Kenya’s food sector and strengthening Bavaria–Kenyan economic collaboration.
State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya Three Intensive days at IFAT Munich
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State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya Three Intensive days at IFAT Munich

Over three days at IFAT Worldwide, George Warutere accompanied an African delegation in engaging with Bavarian companies and institutions in waste management and circular economy solutions. Organized in collaboration with UNIDO ITPO Germany and GIZ-Rwanda-Burundi, the mission fostered productive exchanges, industry insights, and partnership opportunities—laying a strong foundation for continued cooperation beyond the event.
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Carrera Projekt GmbH pays a Courtesy Visit to the Bavaria East Africa Office

The State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya hosted a courtesy visit by Hubert Heindl of Carrera Projekt GmbH, held in close coordination with AHK Eastern Africa. Discussions with Hanna Dittmeyer, Head of the Competence Centre for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Economy, focused on identifying opportunities for collaboration in sustainable energy, environmental solutions, and strengthening institutional and business partnerships between Bavaria and East Africa.
State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya Business Trip to Rwanda
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State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya Business Trip to Rwanda

Dagmar von Bohnstein, Bavarian Representative for East Africa, together with Christian Engels, LL.M., General Manager of AHK Services Eastern Africa Ltd., visited Rwanda to further strengthen relations and explore new cooperation opportunities. The visit focused on partnerships, skills development, and investment, underscoring Rwanda’s role as a growing hub for business and innovation in the region.
State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya Business Trip to Uganda
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State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya Business Trip to Uganda

Dagmar von Bohnstein, Bavarian Representative for East Africa (Office in Kenya), together with Christian Engels, LL.M., General Manager, AHK Services Eastern Africa Ltd., recently visited Uganda to strengthen regional partnerships and deepen economic cooperation. The visit included engagements with key institutions and German companies, highlighting opportunities for collaboration and reinforcing commitment to supporting Bavarian businesses in East Africa.

What Our Clients Say: AHK Eastern Africa

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Korntex GmbH

Als international tätiger Spezialist für zertifizierte Warnwesten und hochfunktionale Arbeitsbekleidung suchen wir bei Korntex GmbH stetig nach neuen Wachstumsmärkten mit strategischem Potenzial. Mit der Teilnahme an der Delegationsreise nach Kenia haben wir genau das gefunden: einen spannenden Wirtschaftsraum mit großem Zukunftspotenzial für unsere Branche, wertvolle Geschäftskontakte und ein professionell organisiertes Rahmenprogramm.
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Eastern Africa Pavillion at Intersolar Africa

Intersolar Africa 2026 in Nairobi brought together key players across the solar value chain, with AHK Eastern Africa hosting the Eastern African Pavilion for regional companies. The pavilion provided a platform for networking, visibility, and business growth, connecting exhibitors with international partners and customers. As East Africa’s leading B2B solar event, it showcased strong participation and high satisfaction, reinforcing its role in driving the region’s renewable energy sector forward.

Our Platinum Premium Partners

Saxony Desk East Africa
Harsh Pharmaceuticals Limited
State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya

Our Gold Premium Partners

Mobikey

Our Silver Premium Partners

Hapag-Lloyd
Wilo East Africa

Our Bronze Premium Partners

GUS Germany GMBH
Boehringer Ingelheim
Lufthansa German Airlines
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