Nyanza International Investment Conference has received a shot in the arm following the endorsement from the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), a giant labor movement in in the country.
During the event on January 2023, KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu promised to mobilize its members in large numbers ahead of the conference from the 6th to the 8th of February 2025 in Kisumu City.
KNUT has a network with 110 branches nationwide. This will be a big boost to the Nyanza International Investment as it will add substantial weight to the event, signaling broad-based support for the forum.
Oyuu emphasized that the role of teachers extends far beyond the classroom and into the broader societal development process.
“When you develop a teacher, you develop a child; and when you develop a child, you unlock the future of the nation,” he said.
He further underscored the value of the conference for teachers, noting that it will open doors to numerous opportunities for professional growth and regional development.
The objective of Nyanza International Investment Conference
The Investment conference aims to tap into the expertise and networks of professionals and businesses in Nyanza.
Additionally, it will set the goal of unlocking investment opportunities and driving sustainable development in the region.
The theme for the high-level Conference that seeks to further elevate the region’s economic status is, ‘Nyanza Rising’: Towards Economic Transformation for social- Economic Growth and Development.
According to the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Executive Office of the President, Eliud Owalo, the event will serve as a platform to bridge the gap between professional expertise and government efforts in development.
“We have largely left development to the two levels of government – the county on one hand and national government on the other. Because of the politics around governance in this country, professionals have been taking a backseat and often come out complaining about underperformance at both levels of government,” said Owalo.
He added, “So, we decided to do it differently by pooling our resources and reaching out to professionals and prospective investors; and the best platform is none other than the international investment conference,” Owalo said.
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Explore Investment opportunities
The conference will take a participatory approach, enabling professionals to directly contribute to discussions on investment opportunities.
Additionally, through thought-provoking conversations with both local and international stakeholders, the event will put Nyanza as a got-to hub for investment.
Among those involved in the outreach efforts are governors from the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB), an alliance of 14 counties dedicated to the regional economic growth.
The Conference has attracted interest from international partners, including the European Union, India, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
In addition, there will be participation of local and international investors from countries including China, Türkiye, and India.
They will explore opportunities in agriculture, technology, healthcare and other critical sectors in Nyanza.
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Nyanza’s Commitments to the development
The International Investment Conference is set to bring about economic growth. LREB is one of the six blocs created to harmonize policies, mobilize recourses, and foster collaboration among counties in the region.
It will play a crucial role in elevating the economic vision, further solidifying Kisumu as a center of economic and investment activity.
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