The Kenya-France Business Club (KFBC), a platform set up in 2010 to promote the Kenya destination to the diaspora but also to French investors, organized on June 8 in Paris the second edition of its flagship program Business Beyond Borders.
With more than a hundred participants, the second edition of the Business Beyond Borders, held on June 8 from 9:00 to 17:30 at the Paris Chamber of Commerce, fulfilled commitments. Sponsored by the Kenya-France Business Club (KFBC), a platform set up in 2010 to promote the Kenya destination to the diaspora but also to French investors, was the opportunity for business meetings between French and Kenyans.
«The main indicator of this forum is the number of projects and transactions initiated and completed thereafter. »
«This event is a platform for private sector companies, government agencies and investors looking to build strategic alliances build strong partnerships and share ideas, » says Véronica Kariuki, founder of KFBC. We got some good critical comments from our participants. Assisted by a section of the Kenyan business community, represented by 4 county governments, we had more than 100 participants who particularly appreciated the ideas of our panelists on different topics. »
Among them are Fintech and innovation, industry, agribusiness and tourism. “In 2016, the first edition, focused on the tourism sectors, energy and the environment. This year, we have designed a program that mixes conferences of leaders and entrepreneurs, pro-business B2B meetings, as well as interventions from influential stakeholder around Development Partner theme in the key areas of FinTech and Innovation as well as industry and agribusiness. » A visit to the site of SUEZ environnement company, one of the leading companies on waste treatment was also planned. «The main indicator of this forum, concluded Véronica, is the number of projects and transactions initiated and completed thereafter. »
KFBC is a non-profit association. Initiated by Kenyans living in France, KFBC focuses on several areas of business linked to economic, social and cultural development in France.
Translated by Kaimailoudini Tagba
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