The current president of Kenya, William Ruto, recently recognized the latest findings from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's World Investment Report 2026, stating that the statistics represent increased international trust in Kenya's economy under his leadership.
In a post on X, the Kenyan president stated that foreign direct investment (FDI) into the nation had more than doubled from $1.5 billion in 2022, the year he took office, to $3.2 billion in 2025, the greatest yearly inflow ever recorded by Kenya.
“This is a clear vote of confidence in Kenya's future. The momentum is driven by our fastest-moving sectors: Development of clean geothermal energy and digital infrastructure, financial services, and manufacturing,” he stated.
Ruto, who was inaugurated into office in September 2022 after winning a closely contested presidential election, inherited an economy plagued by increasing inflation, a sinking currency, and financial strains on the government.
He also attributed the country's improved investment climate to a stable Kenyan shilling, a rebounding stock market, and continuing reforms, including an aggressive privatization program aimed at increasing private sector participation.
