Launched in April 2014, the Danish Business Network in Kenya is a platform for companies related to Denmark (mainly subsidiaries) and Danes working in Kenyan and international businesses. The objective of the network is to boost the impact of Danish business in Kenya.
The Embassy facilitates the Danish Business Network and member companies are encouraged to provide additional input and activities. We welcome all nationalities, as long as your business or you yourself have ties to Denmark. Current membership: 60 (August 2019)
What's in it for members?
- At least four networking events a year, thematic and substantive
- Access to a vast network of Danish and Kenyan professionals across sectors
- Invitations to Embassy events and initiatives
- Influence on the Network's activities
The Trade Council offers a yearly membership to the Danish Business Network in Kenya at a cost 18,000 Kshs (approx. 1,200 DKK) covering operations and administration. The yearly fee covers April 1 to March 29. Additional costs can apply for individual events, to cover venue, meals, transport, etc.
Past events:
2019:
· Visit to Novo Nordisk
offices – Presentation by Novo Nordisk on their activities
and work with diabetes in the region.
· Visit to Grundfos – Presentation by Grundfos to learn more about their pumps and water
solutions.
2018:
· Visit to Mærsk Logistics
Kenya offices – Presentation by Mærsk Logistics Kenya on their
activities.
· Breakfast Meeting at the
Danish Ambassador’s Residence –
Presentation by the IMF Country Representative on the economic outlook for
Kenya.
· Nordic Business Meeting – Meeting with Nordic Embassies together with Innovation Norway East
Africa, Business Sweden, Danish Trade Council and Business Finland on how new technology
and innovations among the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) can contribute to
the success of the Manufacturing Future of Kenya.
· Visit to BIDCORO Africa
Limited – a joint venture between CO-RO (a Danish Company)
and BIDCO Kenya Limited, hosted the Danish Business Network at their factory
for a site visit and company presentation.
· Networking Cocktail Event
at Ambassador’s Residence – The Ambassador of
Denmark H.E. Mette Knudsen hosted the Danish Business Network Members at the
Residence, at which the Danish Embassy's engagements with Kenya Climate
Innovation Centre (KCIC), Trade Mark East Africa (TMEA) and the Business
Advocacy Fund (BAF) were presented.
2017:
· Nordic Business Seminar at Capital Club together
with Innovation Norway East Africa, Business Sweden and FinPro Cooperation on
how to adopt good business practices and be profitable in Kenya within the
context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
2016:
· End year Lunch at the Residence - Kwame Owino, CEO,
Institute of Economic Affairs, gave a presentation on the Economic outlook for
Kenya in 2017, and Trade Mark East Africa shared what they do and what
opportunities are available for organisations in their projects.
· African Coffee Roasters factory visit – An
investment from COOP Danmark and IFU led to the establishment of the first
large industrial coffee roasting and packaging facility in Kenya. DBN
members toured the facilities followed by a cupping session at the end to make
people appreciate the art of good coffee.
· Focus on the upcoming general election with the
theme being “the role of the private sector in the Kenyan elections“. Carole
Kariuki, CEO KEPSA (Kenya Private Sector Alliance) made a short presentation on
the initiatives by the private sector in Kenya to ensure a peaceful election
period in 2017.
2015:
· Launch of Radisson Blu by the Danish Minister for
Foreign Affairs and three other Nordic ministers; Lunch at the Residence to
introduce Ambassador Mette Knudsen; Swedish-Danish UN business seminar at the
Residence; Full day at the Port of Mombasa with Mærsk Line and visit to Rabai
Power Plant run by BWSC.
Contact the Trade Council for more info and registration.