Browsing: Kenya-Korea relations

Maureen Wambui - MD, Kleos Flooring East Africa(farthest left) signing MoU with SJ Chemical from South Korea, officiated by KOTRA MD Mr. EOM Ikhyun (at the center)
  • Korea’s smart tech firms have set sights on Kenyan market to provide smart technologies as Kenya steps up its smart city game. 
  • Three smart tech Korean companies have signed MoU with Kenyan firms to bolster Kenya’s aspirations of becoming regional ICT hub. 
  • The trend-setting firms are among 15 companies showcasing at the Korean Pavilion, seeking to strengthen Kenya-Korea business ties.

Korea’s smart tech firms are seeking entry into the Kenyan market to provide intelligent technologies as Kenya gears to step up its smart city investments. 

Speaking during the unveiling of the Korean Pavilion at the 2023 BIG 5 Construction Roadshow in Kenya, Korea Trade Development Agency (KOTRA) managing director Eom Ikhyun said three Korean companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kenyan companies. 

Korea GT has signed an MoU with SONVAR Chemicals, while POQUTEC has struck a deal with Regal Equipment. Further, SJ Chemical has signed an MoU