Kenya plans to set up a central investment facilitation institution to streamline government services, reduce bureaucratic delays and boost the country’s appeal to domestic and foreign investors.

The Kenya Investment and International Business Facilitation Service Bill, 2026, was unveiled by David Ndii, chair of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors, at the 11th NCBA Economic Forum in Nairobi on 3 November 2026.

The legislation would create the Kenya Investment and International Business Facilitation Service, a single‑window system that coordinates interactions between investors and multiple ministries, regulators, county governments and state agencies.

Existing agencies would retain their mandates, but their processes would be integrated to make services more predictable and accessible for businesses.

A high‑level National Investment and International Business Facilitation Council would oversee the Service and forward bottlenecks to senior policymakers for rapid resolution.

The Bill also proposes a Regulatory Oversight Service to audit how regulations, licences, fees and levies are introduced, aiming to eliminate duplication and unnecessary costs.

The oversight body would assess proposed regulations for justification, proportionality and economic soundness, and conduct Regulatory Impact Assessments and complaint investigations.

Business leaders at the forum highlighted the burden of up to 47 separate charges and five additional levies on exporters, which they say erode competitiveness.

Kenya’s foreign direct investment inflows have stayed below 0.5 % of GDP since 2018, well under the 1.5‑2 % seen in comparable lower‑middle‑income economies.

If enacted, the reforms could lower transaction costs, shorten project timelines and improve investor confidence across sectors such as manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, logistics, finance, health and technology.

The government is positioning the Bill as a flagship business‑environment reform ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the next steps expected to involve drafting, stakeholder consultation and parliamentary debate.