Growth Gateway: UK-Kenya green tech opportunities (summary)
Published 10 December 2025
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This slide deck showcases Kenya’s cold chain logistics sector as a compelling investment opportunity for UK businesses. With 37% of food lost at handling and storage stages, and horticultural exports growing at 10% annually, cold-chain infrastructure is critical to improving food security and supporting Kenya’s agricultural economy.
The market, currently underdeveloped, is projected to reach £130 million to 250 million by 2030, underpinned by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, a growing middle class, and a supportive regulatory environment, including Kenya’s National Cooling Action Plan.
The report details 3 main opportunities for UK investors:
- financing aggregated cold storage facilities
- investing in end-to-end logistics providers
- supporting export-focused infrastructure
It also examines challenges such as high upfront costs, unreliable power, and seasonal utilisation, proposing solutions like pay-as-you-use models, solar-powered cold storage, and concessional financing.
Recent deal activity and active involvement from development organisations signal growing momentum in the sector. For UK investors, Kenya offers a strategic entry point into East Africa’s green growth story, combining commercial returns with significant development impact.