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Welcome to AHK 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.

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Tholander Ablufttechnik GmbH Clean Leather Future Forum

On 20 January, AHK Eastern Africa and Tholander Ablufttechnik GmbH held the second Clean Leather Future Forum in Nairobi, bringing together key players from Kenya’s leather and meat sectors. In partnership with KLDC, GIZ Kenya, and KAM, the session examined industry transformation, environmental pressures, and emerging innovations for a more competitive and sustainable sector.

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Tholander Ablufttechnik GmbH’s Air Quality Control and Solutions Forum

On 19 January 2026, AHK Eastern Africa and Tholander Ablufttechnik GmbH hosted a focused forum in Nairobi on industrial air‑pollution prevention. The event brought together industry leaders, public agencies, and financiers, with insights from NEMA, KEPSA, and DEG. Discussions explored regulatory challenges and opportunities for cleaner industrial practices. The forum supports Tholander’s market entry into Eastern Africa.

African Skills 4 Germany (AS4G) Visibility Conference in Tanzania

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𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝟒 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 (𝐀𝐒𝟒𝐆) 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚

The AHK Eastern Africa Tanzania office highlights the AS4G Visibility Conference in Dar es Salaam, where candidates received guidance on training and working in Germany, leading to strong interest and applications across key sectors.

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AHK Eastern Africa Meets STAEDTLER

Few brands have stood the test of time like STAEDTLER, the legendary German manufacturer of writing instruments, trusted by students, artists, engineers, and creators around the world. We had the pleasure of meeting with Mr. Dominic Moczko the Area Sales Manager - Africa, West & Central Asia of STAEDTLER and Mr.Raj Mohan, their local distributor in Kenya.

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Bavarian ICT Delegation Visits Rohde & Schwarz in Kigali

The Bavarian ICT Delegation visited Rohde & Schwarz in Kigali to highlight the company’s global technology leadership, showcase Kigali as an emerging hub for software development excellence, and explore Rwanda’s growing talent pool and business potential, followed by continued discussions at a reception hosted by German Ambassador Heike Uta Dettmann at the German Embassy with Rwandan government representatives.

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Bavarian ICT Delegation Visits Ojemba

The Bavarian ICT Delegation visited Ojemba in Kigali, Rwanda, for an engaging program featuring a guided palace tour, buffet lunch, interactive exchanges with employees, an inspiring presentation by founder Volker Maiborn on the company’s founding story and vision, and a candid Q&A on cross-border collaboration, talent acquisition, and market entry strategies.