Nairobi, July 23 -- Record foreign investment inflows have put Kenya on the radar of global investors, but the next battle is likely to be fought over artificial intelligence infrastructure, green data centres and the digital economy.

Kenya Investment Authority (Invest Kenya) chief executive John Mwendwa says the country is betting on its renewable energy, skilled workforce and strategic location to attract the next wave of capital.

He spoke to Business Daily on why investors are looking beyond tax incentives, how Kenya hopes to compete with South Africa and Morocco, and what still needs fixing to remain attractive.

Kenya attracted a record $3.2 billion (Sh413.6 billion) in foreign direct investment in 2025 according to UNCTAD. What dr...