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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.

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Strengthening German African Dialogue Cooperation

AHK Eastern Africa, the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa, hosted a delegation from the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V. Alumni Network Africa to discuss skilled migration and opportunities to strengthen German African cooperation and partnerships between Germany and Eastern Africa.

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FLUX-GERÄTE GMBH Global Launch & Technical Forum

AHK Eastern Africa - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa, in partnership with FLUX-GERÄTE GMBH and Droplex Industrial Limited, hosted a technical forum and global product launch in Nairobi showcasing the innovative FBM 4100 battery motor and advanced fluid transfer solutions for Kenya’s industrial sector, in collaboration with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers.

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Strengthening Ethical Skilled Labour Mobility Between Kenya and Germany

AHK Eastern Africa - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa participated as part of a high-level delegation led by Irene Karari from the State Department for Diaspora Affairs | Kenya during an official visit to Germany to advance structured and ethical skilled labour mobility between Kenya and Germany, culminating in the signing of a Letter of Intent with IHK Nürnberg für Mittelfranken and JobsinGermany.net to strengthen transparent and demand-driven migration pathways.

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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.