The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, in collaboration with Kenya Export Promotion and Branding agency, invites Kenyan private‑sector players, investment promotion partners, SMEs, and public institutions to express interest in participating in the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) 2026, scheduled to take place from 8th to 11th September 2026 in Xiamen, Fujian Province, People’s Republic of China.

Organized by the Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM), CIFIT is China’s only national‑level investment fair and one of the most influential global platforms for two‑way investment promotion, policy dialogue, and business matchmaking.

About the Fair

The China International Fair for Investment and Trade provides participating countries, firms, and institutions with opportunities to:

• Showcase national, sectoral, and project‑based investment and trade opportunities
• Engage in business‑to‑business (B2B) and business‑to‑government (B2G) matchmaking
• Participate in investment promotion forums, policy dialogues, and thematic seminars
• Access up‑to‑date information on investment trends, incentives, and regulatory frameworks

The 26th CIFIT will focus on three main pillars: “Invest in China,” “Chinese Investment (Going Global),” and “International Investment.”

Key Focus Sectors

Participation in CIFIT 2026 is particularly relevant for Kenyan entities involved in:

• Manufacturing and industrial development
• Agro‑processing and food value chains
• Renewable energy and green technologies
• ICT, digital economy, and innovation
• Infrastructure, logistics, and industrial parks
• Trade and investment facilitation services

Why Participate?

Participation in CIFIT 2026 offers Kenyan stakeholders an opportunity to:

• Access Chinese and global capital seeking overseas investment opportunities
• Promote Kenya’s investment climate, SEZs, and bankable projects
• Establish partnerships with Chinese enterprises and international investors
• Gain direct exposure to China’s outbound investment priorities
• Strengthen Kenya’s trade, investment, and commercial presence in Asia

Action Required

Interested participants are encouraged to:

• Express interest in participating in CIFIT 2026
• Register through the official CIFIT online platform (www.chinafair.org.cn)
• Submit investment or cooperation projects for matchmaking, where applicable
• Coordinate participation through designated Kenyan trade and investment institutions

Coordination and Further Information

For additional details on participation modalities, registration, and coordination arrangements, stakeholders are advised to consult:

• Official CIFIT Website: www.chinafair.org.cn
• Operations Department of CIFIT Organizing Committee
  Tel: +86-592-2859819/2859820
  E-mail: ciipc28@chinafair.org.cn