Embassy of the United States

U.S. Government Resources

U.S. Department of Commerce – The Commerce Department works to strengthen the international economic position of the United States and facilitates global trade by opening up new markets for U.S. goods and services.

CS Kenya - The U.S. Commercial Service at the American Embassy in Nairobi (CS Kenya) promotes the export of U.S. goods and services to Kenya and protects U.S. business interests in Kenya.

Export Import Bank of the United States - The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is the official export credit agency of the United States.  Ex-Im Bank's mission is to assist in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets.  Ex-Im can provide working capital, loans and guarantees to facilitate the export of goods with U.S. content.

Overseas Private Investment Corporation – The Overseas Private Investment Corporation is the U.S. Government’s development finance institution.  It advances U.S. foreign policy by mobilizing private capital to help solve critical world challenges. OPIC’s Office of Accountability addresses environmental or social concerns and conflicts that emerge around OPIC-support projects. More information

U.S. Trade and Development Agency – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project planning activities- such as feasibility studies, training and reverse trade missions while creating sustainable infrastructure and economic growth in partner countries.

U.S. Small Business Administration - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides support to U.S. small businesses and small–business owners across the nation through loans, access to federal contracts, and counseling.

National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) – The IPR Center is a task force of U.S. and other government agencies collaborating to share information, develop initiatives, coordinate enforcement actions, and conduct investigations related to intellectual property theft.

Other Resources

American Chamber of Commerce in Kenya - The American Chamber of Commerce in Kenya is a non-profit organization with membership open to American companies, multinationals, and local companies having strong business ties with the United States.  It is an important forum for American and international investors in Kenya and their friends to share experiences and discuss areas where we can coordinate our contributions to the Kenyan economy and community.

Kenya Private Sector Alliance - The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is the business association of private sector organizations in Kenya.  The objective of KEPSA is to provide “one voice” for the private sector to engage in public policy dialogue and influence public policy formulation.

Kenya Association of Manufacturers – The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) is the representative organization of manufacturing industries in Kenya.  KAM provides an essential link for co-operation, dialogue, and understanding by representing the views and concerns of its members to the Government of Kenya.

Vision 2030 - Kenya Vision 2030 is the national long-term development blueprint that aims to transform Kenya into a middle-income country providing a high quality of life to all its citizens by 2030.

Kenya Investment Authority: Good Reasons to Invest in Kenya - The objective of the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) is to promote investments in Kenya.  Their website highlights the opportunities available in Kenya.

Kenya Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Kenya’s foreign affairs strategy rests on four interlinked pillars of economic diplomacy, peace diplomacy, environmental diplomacy and Diaspora diplomacy.

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