The Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, officially opened the 2025 Nyanza International Investment Conference (NIIC) on behalf of President Dr. William Samoei Ruto.
The highly anticipated event, held in Kisumu, brought together top government officials, business leaders, international investors, and policymakers to discuss economic growth and investment opportunities in the Nyanza region.
The Deputy President was received by NIIC Co-Patrons, Mr. Eliud Owalo, Deputy Chief of Staff for Performance and Delivery Management in the Executive Office of the President, and Education Cabinet Secretary Mr. Julius Ogamba, alongside a distinguished delegation of county and national leaders.
Among them were governors from key counties, including Kisumu’s Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o, Bungoma’s Kenneth Lusaka, Homa Bay’s Gladys Wanga, Migori’s Ochillo Ayacko, Kisii’s Simba Arati, Siaya’s James Orengo, Nyamira’s Amos Nyaribo, Vihiga’s Wilberforce Otichillo and Busia’s Paul Otuoma.
Senior government officials in attendance included Treasury CS John Mbadi, Co-operatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya, Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui, CS Energy Opiyo Wandayi, CS Housing Alice Wahome, CS Labour Dr Alfred Mutua, and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, among others.
The President’s Council of Economic Advisors was represented with Prof. Vincent Machuki and Hon. Moses Kuria.
The conference attracted international investors from 28 European Union countries, as well as delegations from India, China, Latin America, Turkey, and South Korea.
Diplomats present included ambassadors from Saudi Arabia, Eritrea, Germany, and Belgium, alongside representatives from UNEP and the EU Delegation.
University Vice-Chancellors, members of parliament, parastatal heads, and private sector leaders were also in attendance, underscoring the significance of NIIC 2025 in promoting regional economic transformation.
Following the opening ceremony, the Deputy President proceeded to commission the new Huduma Centre at Ojola, reinforcing the government’s commitment to enhancing public service delivery in the region.
NIIC 2025 highlighted Nyanza’s growing role as a strategic investment hub, with key discussions focusing on trade, infrastructure, and economic empowerment.
