Kenya

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About Kenya

Kenya is East Africa’s economic powerhouse and a gateway for Norwegian investment in the region. Nairobi is a major financial and technology hub, home to a thriving startup ecosystem and the “Silicon Savannah.” Key sectors for Norwegian-Kenyan business include telecommunications, renewable energy, agriculture, maritime, and financial services.

Capital Nairobi
Population 55.1 million
Currency KES (Shilling)
GDP $113.0B
Languages English, Swahili
Time Zone EAT (UTC+3)

NABA Members in Kenya

Safaricom

Telecommunications

NABA Contact: Corporate partnerships

Safaricom is East Africa’s leading telecommunications provider and the company behind M-Pesa, the world’s most successful mobile money platform. A key partner for Norwegian tech companies entering the East African market.

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Scatec

Renewable Energy

NABA Contact: East Africa operations

Scatec develops, builds, and operates solar power plants in Kenya, contributing to the country’s renewable energy goals and providing clean electricity to communities across the region.

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Yara International

Agriculture

NABA Contact: East Africa regional office

Yara provides crop nutrition solutions and digital farming tools to Kenyan farmers, helping improve agricultural productivity and food security across East Africa.

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Norfund

Development Finance

NABA Contact: Nairobi regional office

Norfund is the Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries, with its East Africa regional office based in Nairobi. Invests in clean energy, financial inclusion, and scalable enterprises across the region.

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Norwegian Embassy & Diplomatic Missions

Royal Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi

👤 Ambassador: Gunnar Andreas Holm
📍 Address: Red Hill Road, Gigiri, P.O. Box 46363-00100, Nairobi
📞 Phone: +254 20 425 0100
✉️ Email: emb.nairobi@mfa.no
🕐 Hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–15:30 (Consular: 09:00–12:00)
Services
  • Consular assistance for Norwegian citizens
  • Visa and residence permits
  • Trade and investment facilitation
  • Development cooperation
  • Climate and environment programmes