Kenya eyes USD40 billion investment as it hosts Brazilian Senator

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By Daren Kosgei | Jun 04, 2025
Brazilian Senator José Gonçalves Oliveira is received by Senator Danson Mungatana at JKIA, Nairobi. [Sourced]

Brazilian Senator José Gonçalves Oliveira is in Kenya for bilateral talks and to explore multi-billion-dollar investment opportunities in health technology and agriculture.

Oliveira, who represents Brazil’s largest state, Para, arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) yesterday and was received by Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana, who also chairs the African Congress Delegation in South Africa.

Senator Oliveira will lead discussions looking to strengthen trade ties between Brazil and East Africa, positioning Kenya as a strategic gateway for regional investment.

During his visit, Oliveira is scheduled to meet with business leaders and senior government officials, including Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) President Eric Ruto.

Talks will center on collaboration in health technology, agriculture, and other sectors critical to Kenya’s economic growth.

The Brazilian Senator will also travel to Uganda next week to further deepen trade and investment relations in the region.

The visit was facilitated through an official invitation from Kenyan businessman James Njoroge, a director at KNCCI.

“Njoroge expressed optimism that the senator’s visit will mark a new chapter in Brazil–East Africa relations,” the delegation said.

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