NAIROBI, Jan 7 (NNN-KBC) — Kenya and Germnany are set to improve trade volumes and technology exchange for the benefit of their citizens.
This is after trade talks between the President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Richard Ngatia and the Mayor of the City of Gersothen Michael Worle.
During a press conference at the Chamber offices in Nairobi, Ngatia noted that the Kenyan business is keen to work with Bavarian businesses and Germany in general in areas of ICT, E-Mobility, TVET, and vocational training to help in technology transfer and development.
“We discussed areas of development cooperation between our countries. Kenya is the most important trading partner for Germany in East Africa. The mayor conveyed his readiness to support in the creation of linkages for business,” Ngatia said
He further expressed confidence that Kenya’s German relationship is set to grow especially in the areas of capacity building for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises MSMEs.
Other areas of collaboration featured in the talks include health, construction, and agriculture.
Michael noted that Bavaria is the commercial and economic capital of Germany, and there was a lot to share and exchange especially in areas of clean water and green energy. — NNN-KBC
