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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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AHK World Business Outlook Spring 2026: Global economy in crisis mode

The war in the Middle East is exacerbating global uncertainties. High energy prices and supply chain disruptions are impacting German companies worldwide. The AHK World Business Outlook for May 2026 shows that economic expectations are collapsing and investments are being scaled back.

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KAS - AHK Breakfast Networking Event

AHK Eastern Africa, together with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Kenya, convened a select group of health sector stakeholders for a focused breakfast exchange in Nairobi, held alongside the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026. The discussion emphasized private sector engagement, health innovation, and collaboration, and was further strengthened by the participation of Hermann Gröhe, former German Federal Minister of Health and President of the German Red Cross, highlighting strong potential for impactful partnerships across Eastern Africa.

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Sector Calls for the German - Kenyan Business Day 2026

AHK Eastern Africa invites companies and organizations to participate in digital sector calls on 5–6 May 2026, serving as key preparatory steps toward the German‑Kenyan Business Day on 24 June 2026 in Berlin. Organized alongside BMWE and BMZ, the calls focus on Renewable Energy, Agriculture, Digitalization, and Labor Mobility, offering stakeholders an early opportunity to shape discussions, share project ideas, and lay the groundwork for sector‑specific partnerships between German and Kenyan stakeholders.

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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.

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Work or Train in Germany

Register your Profile with African Skills 4 Germany: The African Skills 4 Germany (AS4G) project connects qualified talent from Tanzania with employment and vocational training opportunities in Germany. Funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), AS4G aims to address the long-term shortage of skilled workers and apprentices in Germany

Delegation on renewable energy & digitalisation for Baden-Württemberg to Kenya

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Delegation on renewable energy & digitalisaton from Baden-Württemberg- to Kenya

AHK Eastern Africa, in partnership with Baden‑Württemberg International, hosted a business delegation from Baden‑Württemberg to Kenya focused on renewable energy and digitalisation. The programme combined company visits, stakeholder exchanges, and targeted B2B networking, offering delegates practical market insights and opportunities for collaboration with Kenyan business and innovation ecosystem partners.

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Knauf Tanzania:Real Investment,Real Impact

AHK Eastern Africa, together with partners and the German business community, visited Knauf Tanzania in Kisemvule as part of the new Business Breakfast format. The visit highlighted Knauf’s significant investment and growth—now operating Sub‑Saharan Africa’s largest plasterboard plant—and showcased the positive impact of German investment on jobs, skills development, and long‑term industrial growth in Tanzania.

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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.