Small business & global shipping advice from DHL Express

For Kenyan businesses and exporters navigating a complex local terrain, from currency fluctuations to the cost of doing business, global investment trends might feel like distant noise. Yet, if you look at the headlines, 2024 was touted as a miracle year for the continent. While foreign investment shrank in much of the developing world, Africa defied the odds with a massive 75% surge in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), hitting a record US$97 billion.

Business owners in Kenyan, whether you are consolidating fresh produce for export in Mombasa, managing cross-border logistics through Busia, or scaling a tech startup in Westlands, we have long measured our economic potential by comparing the "Kenya vs. Tanzania" or "Kenya vs. Ethiopia" narrative.

Mashujaa Day is fast approaching set for 20th October, a momentous occasion when Kenyans come together to honour the heroes and heroines who fought for our independence. For retailers, this national holiday signals the start of a bustling final quarter, brimming with sales opportunities.

The exhibition buzz is over. You’re back in Nairobi, clutching a stack of business cards, scrolling through a phone packed with photos, and riding that familiar mix of tiredness and hope that comes after three days of non-stop networking. Your booth looked sharp. Visitors showed genuine interest. You had real conversations about potential orders.