Investment conference targets Nyanza's growth through global partnerships

 A new investment conference seeking to unlock regional opportunities and drive economic growth will take place between 6 and 8 February in Kisumu.

The Nyanza International Investment Conference is seen as a key platform for connecting local and international stakeholders and fostering sustainable development in the region.

The conference, with the theme ‘Nyanza Rising: Towards Economic Transformation for Social-Economic Growth and Development,’ aims to showcase the investment potential of the region and bring together professionals, government officials, and international investors.

Eliud Owalo, Deputy Chief of Staff in the Executive Office of the President, said the event will bridge the gap between professional expertise and government development efforts.

"We decided to pool our resources and reach out to professionals and prospective investors, and the best platform is none other than the international investment conference," Owalo said.

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Governors from the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB), an alliance of 14 counties dedicated to regional economic growth, will play an active role in the conference.

The event is expected to attract international investors from sectors including agriculture, technology and healthcare.

 Key international partners include the European Union, India, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.

By facilitating engagement with both local and international stakeholders, organisers aim to position Nyanza as a viable investment hub.

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has also pledged its support for the conference, with Secretary General Collins Oyuu emphasising the broader role of teachers in societal development.

"When you develop a teacher, you develop a child; and when you develop a child, you unlock the future of the nation," Oyuu said.

The conference aims to create "bankable instruments" to attract investment, providing clear profiles of Nyanza's potential for prospective investors.