Northern Kenya Counties Offer Attractive Investment Opportunities

A recent study by Interpeace, an international peace-building organization, has identified significant investment opportunities in Northern Kenya’s frontier markets. The research, which focused on Elgeyo Marakwet, Mandera, and Marsabit counties, reveals that these areas are endowed with abundant natural and artificial resources, including agriculture, livestock, fisheries, trade, infrastructure, storage and transport, renewable energy, services, manufacturing, mining, and tourism

The counties’ strategic location, bordering Somalia and Ethiopia, provides vast cross-border market opportunities. Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika emphasized that sustainable public-private investment partnerships can unlock these resources, mitigate social and conflict risks, and create a cycle of stability and long-term prosperity.
Key investment areas include:
Agriculture and Livestock: Mandera and Marsabit offer notable peace-positive investment potential in livestock production and agriculture.

Infrastructure: Marsabit presents significant opportunities for large infrastructure projects, including water management and energy investments.

Fisheries: The fisheries sector around Lake Turkana offers significant peace-positive investment potential, with investments needed in cold chain facilities, fish landing sites, and market outlets.

Ambassador Amina Mohammed highlighted the importance of inclusive investment strategies, noting that integrating peace efforts into investment frameworks can mitigate risks, enhance returns, and contribute to a peaceful and prosperous Northern Kenya.