KCIDA & UNIDO ENGAGE ON STRATEGIC INVESTMENT COLLABORATION

On 30th January 2025, the Kakamega County Investment and Development Agency (KCIDA) team, led by CEO Ms. Elizabeth Asichi, was warmly received at UNIDO Kenya’s Nairobi office by Mr. Fundi Ngundi, Finance Expert – East Africa. The engagement provided an opportunity to explore potential areas of collaboration with UNIDO’s Sustainable Investments and Responsible Business Unit.

Discussions centered on KCIDA’s request for technical support to strengthen its autonomy by aligning its strategies with major donor priorities. This alignment is expected to enhance the Agency’s ability to attract investment and development financing while reinforcing its role in driving economic growth in Kakamega County.

Key Areas of Support Under Discussion:
Technical Guidance – Enhancing investment strategies and frameworks.
Capacity Building – Access to UNIDO Training Academy’s internationally recognized courses.
Pre-feasibility & Feasibility Training – Equipping KCIDA officers with UNIDO’s tools for proposal development.
Global Linkages – Potential connections to DFIs, investors, and development partners aligned with Kakamega’s growth agenda.

A Strong Foundation for Future Investment Promotion:
The UNIDO team commended KCIDA’s successful Kakamega International Investment Conference, KAIICO 2024 and expressed interest in supporting a B2B Investor Matchmaking Forum to help unlock and finalize investment opportunities.

Accompanying the CEO were Mercy Nyakang’i, Principal Research & Development Officer, and Mr. Benjamin Osore Maina, Senior Investment & Promotion Officer.

This engagement marks a critical step in positioning Kakamega as a competitive investment destination, with more developments expected as discussions advance.