NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 15 – The USAID Kuza is set to host three county-based investment conferences in the Northern Kenya Region that aim to boost capital mobilization for investment in the region.
In a statement, USAID said that the first event, the Turkana and West Pokot County Investment Conference, will be held in Lodwar, Turkana County, on March 21st.
“USAID Kuza will host three county-based investment conferences. The first event, Turkana and West Pokot County Investment Conference will be in Lodwar, Turkana County on March 21st, which will highlight investment opportunities in the two counties which are home to over 1.5 million Kenyans,” the statement read.
According to the Deputy Chief of Party for USAID, Venny Mayaka, this conference will showcase the diverse investment opportunities that are in these areas and, in turn, stimulate economic growth, create job opportunities, and improve the overall quality of life for residents in these communities.
“The discussions will aim to challenge outdated perceptions and showcase Northern Kenya as a dynamic investment hub across various sectors. We will be able to unpack the financial opportunities, provide insights into areas of private, public, and development sector players’ collaboration, and bring together key players in the financial sector to empower support self-empowerment among the communities,” he stated.
The West Pokot and Turkana County Investment Conference will explore diverse financing mechanisms to stimulate economic growth and development in the two counties and address advancements in sustainable agriculture and livestock management in Northern Kenya.
“The West Pokot and Turkana County Investment Conference will address advancements in sustainable agriculture and livestock management in Northern Kenya, the role of peace-building efforts for an enabling environment for investment, natural resource management, and measures of climate change and environmental degradation,” it stated.
