Nairobi, April 23 -- As policymakers and private sector players gathered in Nairobi this past week during the 2026 Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO), one of the most profound sessions focused on how Kenya can leverage the potential of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to accelerate investment and scale competitive manufacturing.

Undoubtedly, Africa is experiencing a significant investment shift. While Asia remains the largest recipient of global foreign direct investment, Africa continues to record the fastest growth in recent years. According to the UNCTAD World Investment Report 2025, Africa attracted record FDI inflows of $97 billion in 2024, a 75 per cent year-on-year increase spread across 45 countries targeting infrastr...