About KDHC 2026

The 13th Annual Kenya Diaspora Homecoming Convention

The 13th Annual Kenya Diaspora Homecoming Convention (KDHC 2026)

  • Theme Investments & Innovation for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development
  • Dates December 9–11, 2026
  • Location Jacaranda Hotel, Westlands, Nairobi (Hybrid)

KDHC is the premier annual platform that connects Kenyan and African diasporas globally with government, private sector, development partners, academia, and civil society. The 2026 convention focuses on investment and innovation, connecting 500+ physical delegates and 1,000+ virtual participants across 60+ countries.

Background

Hosted by Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA), in partnership with African Diaspora Alliance (AfDA), KDHC connects 67+ diaspora organizations. Its 13th edition brings investors, government officials and business leaders together around capital, policy and opportunity.

Objectives

  • Connect diaspora investors and businesses through structured networking.

  • Create space for investment pitches and introductions.

  • Advance conversations on innovation and sustainable development.

  • Support women’s economic leadership and youth innovation.

  • Engage government and diaspora leaders on policy.

Intended Outcomes

  • Investment connections through the Investment Deal Room.

  • New partnerships among diaspora business leaders, investors and institutions.

  • A published Joint Communiqué.

Key Focus Areas

  • Investor pitches and introductions to diaspora business leaders.

  • Technology, innovation and investment in the digital economy.

  • Agribusiness investment, food security and sustainable development.

  • Financial services and investment conversations.

  • Women’s Economic Leadership Forum and Youth Innovation Track.
Featured Topics & Sessions
  • Opening Plenary & Official Opening Ceremony

  • Banking, FinTechs & SACCOs

  • Special Economic Zones

  • AI, Digital Economy & Blockchain

  • Health, Education & Venture Capital

  • Manufacturing & SEZs

  • Artisanal, Commercial & Green Mining

  • Blue Economy

  • Smart Cities, Housing & Diaspora Bonds

  • Agri-Business & Food Security

  • Climate Action & Carbon Credit

  • Trade, Investment & Partners Pitch

  • Side Session: Elections & Representation

  • AU Cultural Tourism & Reparations

  • Closing Ceremony & Communiqué

Partners & Stakeholders

Diaspora, Government and Regulators, Financial Institutions, Private Sector & Real Estate, Remittance Platforms, Tech & Innovation, Academia & Training, Development Partners, etc.

Expected Benefits
  • Access to 500+ physical delegates and 1,000+ virtual participants.

  • Connections across 60+ countries and 67+ diaspora organizations.

  • Investment Deal Room introductions and structured networking.

  • Opportunities for speaking, exhibition, branding and catalogue advertising.

Contact

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