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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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    DIHK Presents Results of Nationwide Economic Survey 2026

    From 15 December 2025 to 23 January 2026, the nationwide economic survey of the Deutscher Industrie- und Handelskammertag (DIHK) was conducted across Germany. Around 26,000 companies participated. The results were presented today at 9:30 a.m. by DIHK Chief Executive Officer Dr. Helena Melnikov during a press briefing.

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    Welcome to Eastern Africa, Dagmar von Bohnstein

    After four impactful years as President & CEO of AHK Slovenia, we are delighted to welcome Ms. Dagmar von Bohnstein to AHK Eastern Africa as the new Delegate of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa and Bavarian Representative for East Africa.

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    Kenya Launches National Electric Mobility Policy

    Kenya has taken an important step towards cleaner and more sustainable transport with the launch of its National Electric Mobility (e-Mobility) Policy on 3 February 2026 in Nairobi. The policy was officially launched by Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Road and Transport Mr. Davis Chirchir, EGH., in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum.

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    Intersolar Africa 2026

    AHK Eastern Africa proudly joined Intersolar Africa 2026 as the official East African partner for the event’s second edition and first major exhibition at the Sarit Expo Centre. Bringing together 3,000 visitors from 60 countries and around 100 exhibitors, the event showcased leading innovations in solar energy and storage. AHK supported conference sessions, exhibitor engagement, and co‑hosted a closed‑door roundtable for German companies on the lifting of Kenya’s PPA moratorium.

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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.

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    Welcome to Eastern Africa, Dagmar Von Bohnstein.

    AHK Eastern Africa is pleased to welcome Ms. Dagmar von Bohnstein as the new Delegate of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa and Bavarian Representative for East Africa. With strong international leadership experience from her role at AHK Slovenia, she joins at a pivotal time to strengthen partnerships, support German businesses, and deepen economic cooperation between Germany and Eastern Africa.

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    Strengthening German Kenyan Economic Relations

    AHK Eastern Africa participated in the official business delegation accompanying Foreign Minister Dr. Johann Wadephul in Nairobi, engaging in high‑level meetings, company visits, and investment discussions with key partners. Highlights included exchanges with DHL Kenya, Krones Nairobi, and the Kenya Investment Authority, as well as a roundtable with German companies. The delegation then continued to Ethiopia for further economic engagements

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    Tholander Ablufttechnik GmbH Air Quality Forum

    The Final session of the three‑day series, Air Quality Forum (Engineering Focus), brought together engineers, technical experts, and regulators in Nairobi to discuss engineering‑driven solutions to improve air quality in Kenya. With insights from the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), and industry practitioners, the forum highlighted the crucial role of Modern technologies, improved standards, and stronger compliance in advancing air‑quality management.