Kenya
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.
NABA Members in Kenya
Safaricom
TelecommunicationsNABA 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.
Visit website →Scatec
Renewable EnergyNABA 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.
Visit website →Yara International
AgricultureNABA 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.
Visit website →Norfund
Development FinanceNABA 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.
Visit website →Norwegian Embassy & Diplomatic Missions
Royal Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi
- Consular assistance for Norwegian citizens
- Visa and residence permits
- Trade and investment facilitation
- Development cooperation
- Climate and environment programmes