APEX Miami Stakeholder Breakfast Highlights Kenya’s Investment and Real Estate Potential
The America Property Exhibition (APEX) Stakeholder Breakfast, hosted by MIE Groups and Global Exhibitions Inc., brought together key stakeholders from Kenya’s investment, real estate, and infrastructure sectors for high-level discussions on accelerating foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country’s built environment.
The event, headlined by Dr. Kenneth Chelule, CEO of the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA), attracted senior representatives from the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry, Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), the Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA), and the National Construction Authority (NCA). Key industry players such as Nairobi Gate Industrial Park and Tatu City were also in attendance.
In his keynote address, Dr. Chelule emphasized the role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and industrial parks in driving Kenya’s industrialization and positioning the country as a premier investment hub. He noted that 91 enterprises have been licensed under SEZs, with 60% of them approved in the last two years, underscoring Kenya’s economic resilience.
“For every one business that closes, two or three others emerge. Kenya remains an attractive destination for investors, with nearly a trillion shillings in investment waiting to be deployed into SEZs,” said Dr. Chelule.
The event featured a presentation on APEX and Kenya’s investment landscape by Zahoor Ahmed, Vice President of Strategy & Global Partnerships at MIE Groups, followed by a panel discussion on “Unlocking Global Investment & Real Estate Growth in Kenya.”
Zahoor Ahmed highlighted the growing interest from global investors in Kenya’s real estate and industrial sectors. “APEX serves as a property investment trade bridge, connecting global markets to emerging investment opportunities. This year, we are proud to bring 20 Kenyan companies to APEX Miami 2025, reinforcing Kenya’s position as a key investment destination,” he said.
Ken Luusa, Chair of KPDA, emphasized the need for public-private partnerships (PPPs) to unlock growth in real estate and infrastructure.
“A collaborative approach between the government, private sector, and international investors is crucial in driving sustainable real estate development in Kenya,” he stated.
Following a successful inaugural edition in New York in 2024, APEX 2025 will take place from September 17–19, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Florida. The event aims to connect African and Kenyan developers, policymakers, and investors with strategic partners in the U.S.
With real estate playing a critical role in economic growth, experts at the breakfast event emphasized the importance of clear regulatory frameworks, investment incentives, and transparency to attract more FDI into Kenya’s real estate sector.
APEX Miami 2025 is expected to drive major investments into Kenya, further positioning the country as a top-tier destination for global real estate and infrastructure development.