The U.S.–Kenya Critical Supply Chains

NAIROBI, January 30, 2026 — The U.S.–Kenya Critical Supply Chains

Conference, hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham-Kenya) in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Kenya, concluded today with strong commitments from government and business leaders to deepen economic cooperation and build resilient supply chains that benefit both nations.

The conference brought together senior officials from the U.S. and Kenyan

governments, industry leaders, academia, county officials, and supply chain experts to discuss practical pathways for enhancing bilateral trade and

investment. Discussions centered on three critical areas: transport and trade systems, critical minerals, and creating an enabling environment for business.

Christopher Landau, Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America, highlighted the foundations of successful international partnerships: “The United States and Kenya share not only a common language, but a deep alignment of values and vision. This conference marks a powerful starting point for strengthening our partnership in business cooperation. We stand at the threshold of a new golden age, one defined by collaboration, investment, and shared prosperity, and I am confident that the opportunities ahead will deliver significant benefits for both our nations.”

Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho underscored Kenya's readiness for increased investment and the transformative role of critical minerals in economic diversification: “We share common values with the U.S.: accountability and transparency. We are ripe and ready for investment. Minerals are likely to be the greatest driver of diversifying our economy.”

Angela Ng'ang'a, Board President of the American Chamber of Commerce Kenya, emphasized the critical juncture at which Kenya finds itself: “Global  supply chains are being reimagined. Kenya is well-positioned to seize this moment. But realizing that potential will require clear policies, predictable regulation, and strong partnerships between our governments and the private sector that enable collaboration, and a business environment that drives economic growth.”

The conference reinforced the alignment between U.S. and Kenyan priorities, with both nations committed to strengthening economic ties while upholding shared values of transparency and accountability. Participants identified concrete opportunities for collaboration in infrastructure development, minerals processing, manufacturing, and technology transfer.

AmCham Kenya and the U.S. Embassy affirmed their commitment to facilitating ongoing dialogue between government and private sector stakeholders to advance the initiatives discussed at the conference. Both organizations will work to support policy frameworks that enable American and Kenyan businesses to build the strong, reliable supply chains essential for sustained economic growth.

More info About AmCham-Kenya

The American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham Kenya) is a network of American and Kenyan businesses whose objective is to drive mutual growth and economic prosperity between Kenya and the United States. With a portfolio of over 300 companies, its members include some of the largest multinational corporations and affiliated local companies operating in Kenya across various sectors of the economy.

As demonstrated by their long-term and growing investment in various sectors of the Kenyan economy and continued commercial engagement with Kenyan companies, AmCham members firmly believe in Kenya’s economic potential and provide evidence of the viability of existing opportunities for enhanced KenyaU.S. trade and investment.

We promote and advocate for enabling business environments that facilitate access to market opportunities and foster entrepreneurship and innovation, recognizing the power of trade and investment to catalyze sustainable economic development, build wealth, and reduce socio-economic inequalities. We also support businesses by bridging information gaps on trade benefits, market opportunities, standards, and market entry requirements while providing trade facilitation access.

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