Kenya has advanced discussions with the World Economic Forum to strengthen cooperation on green growth, investment, innovation and sustainable development. The talks, led by Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’Oei in Geneva, focused on positioning Kenya as a regional hub for climate-aligned investment, public-private partnerships and circular economy solutions.
Key Overview
- Kenya held high-level talks with World Economic Forum leadership in Geneva.
- The discussions focused on green growth, innovation, investment and sustainable development.
- Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’Oei said Kenya wants to leverage WEF platforms, expertise and partnerships.
- The talks also covered public-private partnerships and innovation-led job creation.
- Kenya’s National Plastic Action Partnership is expected to feature around the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa.
- OOC11 will run from June 16 to 18, 2026, marking the first time the conference is held on African soil.
Kenya Seeks Deeper WEF Partnership
Kenya is intensifying its engagement with the World Economic Forum as it seeks to attract investment into green industries, innovation and sustainable infrastructure.
Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’Oei led talks at the WEF headquarters in Geneva, where discussions focused on using the Forum’s global networks to support Kenya’s economic transformation agenda. In an update cited by People Daily, Sing’Oei said the meetings explored opportunities to leverage WEF platforms, technical expertise and partnerships to advance Kenya’s development priorities.
The engagement comes as Kenya positions itself as a leading African hub for climate-aligned investment. The talks covered policy frameworks, sustainable industries, innovation ecosystems and investment partnerships that could support long-term economic growth while aligning with environmental protection.
Sing’Oei also met WEF Managing Board Member Maroun Kairouz to discuss expanded cooperation across key sectors. The discussions highlighted public-private partnerships, investment flows and job creation through innovation-driven growth models.
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Green Growth Push Targets Investment and Jobs
Kenya’s green growth agenda is increasingly tied to investment mobilisation, technology transfer and climate resilience. By working with WEF, the government is seeking to connect domestic priorities with global private-sector networks, development partners and policy platforms.
The focus on public-private partnerships is important because many climate and infrastructure projects require blended finance, technical expertise and long-term investor confidence. Kenya’s aim is to use WEF’s convening power to attract investors into sustainable industries, clean technologies, circular economy ventures and climate-smart infrastructure.
The talks also support Kenya’s broader effort to present itself as a regional innovation centre. That includes building stronger links between policy, finance and enterprise development, especially in sectors that can create jobs while reducing environmental risks.
Kenya has already strengthened its green-growth positioning through global platforms. In 2025, the Global Green Growth Institute announced that Kenya would become its 50th member state, reinforcing the country’s role in climate-focused development partnerships.
Plastics Partnership Links Policy to Circular Economy
The Geneva discussions also reviewed cooperation on Kenya’s National Plastic Action Partnership, a platform designed to coordinate action on plastic pollution and circular economy investment.
Kenya joined the World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership as part of a wider group of countries working to scale systemic waste-management solutions. The WEF said GPAP had reached a 25-country milestone in 2025, with Kenya among the new members brought into the network.
The Kenya platform is designed to bring together government, business, civil society and development partners to reduce plastic waste, improve recycling systems and support circular economy models. According to the Kenya NPAP platform, the initiative aligns national priorities with global efforts to address plastic pollution while unlocking opportunities for jobs, economic growth and environmental sustainability.
This makes the plastics partnership both an environmental and economic initiative. It is expected to support responsible production, waste collection, recycling markets and investment into circular solutions.
OOC11 Gives Kenya Global Sustainability Stage
The engagement with WEF comes just days before Kenya hosts the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa. The official OOC11 agenda shows the conference will run from June 16 to 18, 2026, with plenaries, thematic sessions, side events and exhibitions focused on measurable ocean action.
Kenya’s hosting of the conference is historic because OOC11 will be the first Our Ocean Conference held on African soil. The event is expected to spotlight marine protection, sustainable fisheries, ocean-climate action, blue economy investment, maritime security and pollution reduction.
For Kenya, the timing strengthens the link between diplomacy, green growth and environmental leadership. The WEF talks give the country another platform to mobilise partnerships ahead of OOC11, while the plastics initiative connects directly to marine pollution and waste governance.
The next test will be implementation. Kenya will need to convert these engagements into bankable projects, clear policy commitments and measurable outcomes that can attract investment while reducing environmental pressure.
Sources Used: People Daily / World Economic Forum / Global Plastic Action Partnership / Our Ocean Kenya / Global Green Growth Institute
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