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Foreign AffairsRepublic of Kenya
Business & trade

Trade & investment support

Connect with commercial attachés and find market openings in your host country.

Service standard: Initial response within 5 working daysLast updated: June 2026Available in: EN · SW

Who this is for

Kenyan exporters and businesses seeking opportunities abroad, and foreign companies and investors looking to enter the Kenyan market or source Kenyan goods.

The commercial desk connects you with attachés, trade data and partners, and can support participation in trade missions and exhibitions.

At a glance

Who can apply
Kenyan businesses and exporters, and foreign companies or investors interested in Kenya.
What to bring
A short company profile, the products or services involved, your target market, and the specific support or introductions you are seeking.
Cost
Free for an initial consultation and introductions. Some trade missions and exhibitions carry participation costs.
How long it takes
The commercial desk aims to respond to new enquiries within 5 working days.
Where
Through the commercial or economic desk at the relevant Kenyan mission.

What happens after you apply

The step most sites skip - so you know what to expect and don't need to call.

  1. Send your company profile and a clear note of what you are looking for.
  2. The commercial desk reviews the request and identifies relevant contacts.
  3. You are connected with attachés, partners or market information.
  4. Follow-up support is offered for trade missions, events and introductions.

If something goes wrong, or you need help

If you are detained, hospitalised, or in immediate danger, do not wait for the form - call the consular emergency line. For questions about an application already submitted, contact the mission directly.

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