NAIROBI, June 27, 2025 – The 3rd Made in Germany – Africa Conference and Expo wrapped up today at Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, marking a three‑day event (June 25–27) focused on fostering stronger trade and investment ties between Germany and African nations
🚀 Key Themes Explored
Participants engaged in high-level discussions and workshops across several critical sectors:
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Energy & Clean Cities: German expertise in renewable technologies met African demand for sustainable energy solutions
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Manufacturing & Infrastructure: Seminars highlighted German heavy machinery, building technologies, and urban infrastructure development .
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Technology & Communication: Focus areas included telecommunication systems, automation, and digitalization, where German‑African tech partnerships were encouraged
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Logistics & Mobility: With logistics being essential for economic growth, sessions spotlighted efficient transport and supply chain models
🤝 Investment Engagements & Outcomes
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Over 1,000 international delegates attended, connecting German firms with Eastern African buyers, financiers, and government officials
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A “German Pavilion” showcased 10 leading German enterprises across sectors like energy, construction, and electronicsOrganized B2B meetings facilitated on‑site deal-making and MoUs between industry leaders, signaling immediate collaboration potential .
🗣 Voices from the Floor
Leading German participants, including executives from Kärcher Group and Mittelstand Global, praised the event for generating “meaningful contacts” and “good business opportunities” . Notably, Kärcher reported “over 100 visitors to our booth” and expressed intent to return for future editions
🔍 Broader Context & Future Outlook
This summit comes amid strengthened economic cooperation following Germany–Kenya climate and development initiatives, which include clean energy partnerships and trade facilitation efforts . Germany stands as Kenya’s third-largest European trading partner and second-largest development donor .
The success of this year’s conference, with conference talks and workshops seamlessly integrated with expo booths, has set a promising stage for upcoming initiatives—Kenya will also host the Africa Logistics Expo in July, continuing the momentum .
🧭 What Comes Next
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Follow-up deals: German and African businesses will now engage in negotiations to finalize joint ventures and investment projects.
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Next editions: Plenty of interest already exists for future “Made in Germany – Africa” editions, with expectations of larger exhibitor participation and broader African country attendance.
