Kenya Tops Africa in Competitiveness — Boost for Trade and Investment

Kenya has been named the most competitive economy in Africa in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Center global ranking, placing 56th out of 69 countries worldwide — a strong testament to Kenya’s growing economic strength and business-friendly environment.

For the members and partners of the Joint Kenya‑Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JKACCI), this achievement sends a clear positive signal: Kenya is increasingly positioning itself as a stable, competitive, and attractive destination for trade, investment, and partnership across sectors including finance, infrastructure, agribusiness, and manufacturing.

What it Means for Businesses and Investors

• Stronger Investor Confidence: Being ranked first in Africa underlines Kenya’s enhanced institutional frameworks, regulatory improvements, and efficient resource use — all critical for attracting foreign and regional investors.

• Growth of Trade and Regional Linkages: Improved competitiveness supports Kenya’s ambition to act as a regional trade hub connecting East Africa with the Middle East — a strategic advantage for Arab investors eyeing expansion into Africa via JKACCI.

• Opportunities in Multiple Sectors: As competitiveness rises, sectors like manufacturing, logistics, services and green energy are likely to draw more capital. This translates into new business opportunities, joint ventures and cross-border projects.

Why It Matters Now

Kenya’s improved ranking reflects reforms, stable governance, infrastructure progress, and a growing emphasis on business-friendly policies. For a Chamber of Commerce representing Kenya–Arab commercial cooperation, this moment presents a strategic opportunity: to mobilize Arab capital, drive joint investments, and deepen economic ties — with Kenya as a reliable, competitive base.

JKACCI members and stakeholders should view this news as an invitation: a call to explore fresh partnerships with Kenyan firms, assess greenfield investments, and leverage Kenya’s rising competitiveness to expand trade corridors between Kenya, the Gulf, and broader Arab markets.

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