Workshop Road 2 Kilifi

Dear Entrepreneur,

Agriken International, Netherlands Export Combinatie (NEC) and Kilifi County Government cordially invite you to ROAD2 KILIFI Workshop that will take place on
Intel Hotels Rotterdam City Center, Leuvehaven 80, 3011 EA ROTTERDAM

Would you like to know more about the possibilities of doing business with Kilifi County in Kenya? There are plenty of opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs with International ambitions. Register for the Workshop and learn more about the treasures of Kilifi

PROGRAMME:
13.30	Welcome and Registration
14.00	Introduction by Agriken/Netherlands Export Combinatie (NEC Opening Remarks by Senator S.M. Madzayo Official Opening by H.E. Governor Jeffah A. Kingi,
14.15	Agriken/NEC planned Trade Mission to KILIFI COUNTY 4th – 9^th September 2016
14.30	Presentation by Patience Tsimba, Chief Officer Trade, Tourism and Cooperatives
15.00	Presentation by Mr. Sjaak Vink (Netherlands Senior Expert Representative to Kenya
15.20	Presentation by Mr. Frank Buizer, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
15.40	Presentation by Bob Koopman – Oso Enschede (Road Rapid Technology)
16.00	Networking and drinks

Dutch companies and Tour operators can make appointment for individual B2B with the Kilifi county officials in the Following sectors:

Agriculture, (cashew nut, fruit and vegetables)
Waste Management
Tourism development
Road infrastructure and town planning
Generation of Energy (renewable energy, solar energy, geothermal and hydrology)


	Date and time Monday 6 June 2016 from 13.30.00 hrs – 17.00 hrs

	Venue Intel Hotels Rotterdam City Center, Leuvehaven 80, 3011 EA ROTTERDAM

	For registration: mail info@agriken.nl Language : ENGLISH Entrance : FREE

ABOUT KILIFI COUNTY TOURISM:

Kilifi county is endowed with many tourism attraction sites. The county boasts some of the best white sandy beaches, popular resorts and villas along the Kenyan coast line. It has tourist beaches in Kikambala, Watamu, Malindi and Kilifi and Mtwapa which occupy 109Km² of the total County surface area. Other important attractions are historical sites in Gede, Malindi, Takaungu, Mnarani and Rabai.

Other tourist sites include Kaya forests, Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve, Marafa Hell kitchen, Bore Valley, Mekatilili Wa Meza, Kapangani Rock, Sabaki Estuary in Magarini and mangrove swamps. map Kilifi is the playground for water sports including sport fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving, water skiing and diving. Marine research especially for rare breeding grounds of special fish like Tewa and turtles is conducted in protected areas of Malindi Marine National Park, Watamu Marine National Reserve and Kuruwitu Marine area which are also major tourist attractions. The Vipingo Ridge golf course, Malindi International Airport and Kijipwa airstrip which are key components of the tourism sub-sector

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

Agriculture is another major source of livelihood and employment. The main food crops in Kilifi County grown are maize, cowpeas, green grams and cassava, while cash crops include coconut, cashew nuts, pineapples, sisal, and mangoes. Livestock farming is also an important economic providing income and food especially in the hinterlands of Ganze, Langobaya and Magarini.