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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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Green ammonia in Kenya: PEP's first hydrogen project reaches Financial Close

PEP’s first green hydrogen project in Kenya has reached financial close, enabling Nyeri Hill Farm to implement a pioneering green ammonia facility powered by solar PV, AEM electrolysis, and strong financing partnerships.

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German Manufacturing Excellence Driving Industrial Growth in Eastern Africa

On 2 March 2026, AHK Eastern Africa - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa hosted a roundtable with leading industry partners and institutions, including Krones, Kampf GmbH, and VDMA, to explore technological advancements, emerging opportunities, and collaborative pathways for strengthening Eastern Africa’s manufacturing and processing sectors.

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Business Breakfast: Collaborate4Development-Partnering for Impact in Tanzania

On 26 February 2026, AHK Eastern Africa - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa co-hosted the Business Breakfast: Collaborate4Development at the German Ambassador’s residence in Dar es Salaam with German Embassy Dar es Salaam and GIZ Tanzania and EAC, convening private sector and development cooperation leaders to explore sustainable partnerships, industry-driven skills development, and impactful business–development collaboration in Tanzania.

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Driving the Future of Skills Mobility Between East Africa and Germany

On 25 February 2026, AHK Eastern Africa - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa conducted a strategic mission to Germany to advance the Africa Skills for Germany (AS4G) initiative, fostering sustainable, ethical skilled labour mobility and strengthening partnerships between East African talent and German employers.

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Work Skills Conference 2026

From 20 to 22 February 2026, AHK Eastern Africa - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa, in collaboration with Kenya’s Ministry of Education, State Department for TVET, participated in the Nairobi International Education Fair & WorkSkills Conference to promote Dual TVET as an industry-driven pathway linking skills development, apprenticeships, and sustainable employment.

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Strengthening German -East African Education Partnerships & Empowering Women in Tech

On 18 February 2026, AHK Eastern Africa - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa hosted representatives from Gisma University of Applied Sciences to discuss strengthening German–East African education cooperation and promoting women’s participation in technology through the Gisma Women in Tech Scholarship initiative.

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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.