MPs seek stronger Kenya-Türkiye trade ties to boost investment, jobs
The National Assembly Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Committee has called for stronger parliamentary engagement between Kenya and Türkiye to expand trade, attract investment and create employment opportunities. The call was made on Thursday, August 20, 2026, during an engagement between the committee and the Kenya-Türkiye Parliamentary Friendship Group at Parliament Buildings. The meeting…
During a meeting on August 20, 2026, the National Assembly Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Committee urged for a more robust parliamentary relationship between Kenya and Türkiye. The aim was to boost trade, attract investment, and create employment opportunities. This call was made during an engagement with the Kenya-Türkiye Parliamentary Friendship Group at Parliament Buildings.
The committee's chairperson, Bernard Shinali, emphasized Parliament's pivotal role in fostering a conducive atmosphere for international trade and investment through legislation and ratification of agreements. He highlighted that increased Turkish investment could lead to job creation while also facilitating skills and technology transfer to Kenya. Shinali reiterated the committee's dedication to strengthening the longstanding diplomatic ties between Kenya and Türkiye for mutual economic gains.
The meeting also saw the Kenya-Türkiye Parliamentary Friendship Group hosting a Turkish delegation to deliberate on enhancing cooperation between the two nations. The delegation emphasized the 2004 Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement, which serves as a blueprint for promoting trade, investment, and economic collaboration, including through the Kenya-Türkiye Joint Economic Commission. They explored potential avenues for expanding market access, investment, exchange programs, and skills development.
Both sides echoed the necessity of sustained parliamentary diplomacy to broaden economic and people-to-people links between Kenya and Türkiye. The delegation and MPs agreed on the importance of continued engagement to expedite legislation and ratification of agreements, unlocking new opportunities for businesses, investors, and skilled workers.
They believed that deepening Kenya-Türkiye relations would bolster economic cooperation and pave the way for additional opportunities in employment, technology transfer, and skills development.
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