Ruto Hails Record Foreign Investment as UN Report Boosts Kenya’s Economic Outlook

President William Ruto has welcomed a new United Nations report showing that foreign direct investment (FDI) into Kenya reached a record high in 2025, describing the figures as a strong endorsement of the country’s economic reforms and growing investor confidence.

Citing the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2026, the president said foreign direct investment more than doubled from $1.5 billion in 2022 to $3.2 billion in 2025, the highest level ever recorded for Kenya.

He added that the country’s total stock of foreign investment has now surpassed $12 billion, which he said reflects growing confidence among international investors in Kenya’s long-term economic prospects.

“The latest United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s World Investment Report 2026 confirms what Kenyans are building: an economy the world believes in,” President Ruto said.

He attributed the surge in investment to strong performance in key sectors, including geothermal energy development, digital infrastructure, financial services and manufacturing.

According to the President, the positive investment outlook has been underpinned by macroeconomic stability, including a stable Kenya shilling, improved performance at the Nairobi Securities Exchange and ongoing structural reforms aimed at attracting private capital.

“This is a clear vote of confidence in Kenya’s future,” he said.

Ruto also pointed to the government’s privatisation programme as one of the reforms creating new opportunities for investors and accelerating economic growth.

He said the combination of sound economic policies and an improved investment climate has positioned Kenya as an increasingly attractive destination for international capital.

“Investor confidence in Kenya has never been higher. The best is yet to come,” the President said.

The latest UNCTAD report comes as the government continues to pursue policies aimed at increasing investment, expanding industrial production and creating jobs through greater private sector participation.

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