Kenya’s exports to Germany have increased by more than 73 per cent over the last four years, rising from approximately Ksh26.2 billion in 2021 to Ksh45.4 billion in 2025, as the two countries deepen trade and investment cooperation through a series of new agreements signed in Berlin.

The growth was highlighted by National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo during the Kenya-Germany Business Day held ahead of the Biennial Government-to-Government Negotiations on Development Cooperation.

“We welcome the continued growth in trade between Kenya and Germany, with Kenya’s exports to Germany increasing from USD 203 million in 2021 to USD 352 million in 2025, representing growth of more than 73 per cent,” Kiptoo said, noting that the increase reflects strengthening economic ties between the two countries.

The event brought together government officials, investors and business leaders from both nations to explore new opportunities for trade, investment and development cooperation.

New agreements

Several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during the business forum, targeting sectors including digital skills development, job creation, manufacturing, renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, digital innovation and energy storage.

The Kenyan delegation was led by Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui and included Trade Principal Secretary Regina Ombam, Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho, ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary John Tanui, MP Joshua Kandie and Kenya’s Ambassador to Germany Stella Mokaya Orina.

They were received by German officials led by Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Stefan Rouenhoff and Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Bärbel Kofler.

According to the Treasury, more than 120 German companies currently operate in Kenya, with many using the country as a regional base for operations across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Trade and investment

The Berlin engagements form part of a broader programme of bilateral negotiations that will continue over the next three days, covering renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, youth employment, skills development, ICT, trade, investment and technology transfer.

The discussions build on previous negotiations held in Nairobi in November 2024 and follow recent high-level diplomatic engagements between the two countries.

In January 2026, President William Ruto hosted German Foreign Affairs Minister Johann Wadephul at State House, Nairobi, where discussions focused on economic cooperation, energy investment, technical training, labour mobility and regional stability.

Germany remains one of Kenya’s key European trading partners, with Kenyan exports including cut flowers, horticultural products and coffee, while imports from Germany largely consist of machinery, industrial equipment and technology products.

The latest agreements are expected to strengthen collaboration between the two countries and support ongoing efforts to expand trade, attract investment and promote skills development, renewable energy and industrial growth.