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Doing Business in Kenya

The Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi represents the interests of the U.S. Department of Commerce throughout Kenya and East Africa. Our mission is to place primary emphasis on the promotion of exports of goods and services from the United States, particularly by small businesses and medium-sized businesses, and on the protection of United States business interests abroad. Our core business is providing timely, relevant, customized business solutions to assist U.S. firms enter and develop global markets.

We do this through a combination of cost-effective basic and specialized services including market identification and entry programs, market expansion services, and market access and development activities.

Below is a list of our services to help you do business in Kenya and East Africa.

Business Appointments

Our business appointed service is known as the Gold Key Service. It is a program provides visiting American firms with pre-qualified and pre-screened meetings with potential overseas agents, distributors, sales representatives and strategic business partners. more...

Find a Local Partner

Provides a report on up to five pre-screened potential East African partners interested in your products and services more...

Customized Market Research

Receive a customized analysis of industry specific information more...

Business Counseling

Receive one-on-one counseling and advocacy more...

Country Commercial Guide

The Country Commercial Guide (CCG) presents a comprehensive look at Kenya’s commercial environment, using economic, political and market analysis more...