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Bavarian Representative Office in Kenya

Since May 2024, the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa (AHK Eastern Africa) has represented Bavaria through the Bavarian Representative Office in Nairobi. This office supports Bavarian companies, especially SMEs, in establishing and expanding business ties in East Africa, with a focus on Kenya. Key activities include promoting foreign trade, facilitating partner searches, and supporting investment projects. Additionally, the office maintains networks with key political and business players, fostering economic cooperation and investment opportunities between Bavaria and East Africa.

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The Bavarian Representative Office for East Africa in Kenya has been supporting the foreign trade activities of the StMWi since May 2024 and contributes to maintaining the partnership with East Africa and Kenya in particular.

 

The Representative Office of the Bavarian Economy for East Africa in Nairobi forms a bridge to our neighbors and opportunities on the African continent. Kenya is an ideal gateway to the dynamic East African market. With our representative office, we primarily support our medium-sized companies in establishing and expanding their business relationships in this up-and-coming region.

 

The main objectives of the representative office's activities are Promotion of foreign trade: Promotion of the foreign trade activities of Bavarian companies, in particular export promotion, if necessary, also support in the search for partners, projects, customers and suppliers as well as support for investment projects in Kenya/East Africa. Maintenance of networks: Maintaining contacts at political level, with important interest groups, business associations, clusters, networks and start-up players as well as key companies in Kenya/East Africa and also in Bavaria serves to achieve foreign trade objectives and thus support Bavarian companies as well as location marketing and investor recruitment in Kenya/East Africa.

 

Further information can be found on the website: https://www.bavariaworldwide.de/en/kenya/home/

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.

State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya Business Trip to Tanzania
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State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya Business Trip to Tanzania

The Business Trip underscored Tanzania’s growing attractiveness for German and international investment, highlighting opportunities across key sectors alongside real-world operational challenges. High-level engagements emphasized the importance of long-term strategy, strong local partnerships, and resilient market entry approaches, reaffirming Tanzania’s role as a strategic destination for sustainable industrial and commercial collaboration.

Bavaria Office for East Africa Participates in Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026
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State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya Participates in Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO)2026

The Bavaria Office for East Africa participated in KIICO 2026 alongside the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa (AHK), highlighting investment opportunities in Kenya, particularly in the ICT sector. Bavarian ICT companies are invited to join an organized delegation to showcase their solutions.

Driving ICT Cooperation Between Germany and Kenya
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Driving ICT Cooperation Between Germany and Kenya

The Bavarian Representative for East Africa, Dagmar von Bohnstein, paid a courtesy visit to the Principal Secretary for ICT, Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, CBS, to explore ICT collaboration opportunities between Bavaria and Kenya. GITEX AFRICA was highlighted as a key entry platform for Bavarian companies into the Kenyan ICT market.

28th edition of Bavarian Foreign Representatives Conference in Munich
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28th edition of Bavarian Representatives Conference in Munich, from the 10th to 12th March 2026

The Bavarian Representative for East Africa, Ms. Dagmar von Bohnstein, participated in the 28th Bavarian Foreign Representatives Conference in Munich, joining global delegates to exchange insights, discuss strategic priorities, and strengthen Bavaria’s international partnerships while advancing cooperation and support for Bavarian companies abroad.

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State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya at Propak East Africa 2026

We were proud to represent the State of Bavaria East Africa Office at Propak East Africa 2026, showcasing Bavaria’s leadership in advanced manufacturing, innovative packaging technologies, and sustainable industrial solutions alongside KAESER KOMPRESSOREN, MULTIVAC Group, and JESSBERGER GmbH.

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Bavarian Companies Gather in Nairobi for Stammtisch Networking Evening

The State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya is thrilled to welcome Ms. Dagmar von Bohnstein as the new Bavarian Representative for East Africa and Delegate of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa, leveraging her proven leadership from four years as President & CEO of AHK Slowenien to strengthen further German–Eastern African business ties, expand partnerships, and drive sustainable trade and investment between Bavaria and the region.

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Welcome to State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya, Dagmar Von Bohnstein

The State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya warmly welcomed Ms. Dagmar von Bohnstein as the new Bavarian Representative for East Africa and Delegate of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa, bringing her extensive AHK leadership experience to strengthen German–Eastern African business relations, expand partnerships, and promote sustainable trade and investment between Bavaria and the region.