Governor Irungu Kang’ata CBS to Drive High‑Impact Deals at S.O.F.T. Conference Dubai 2025
Happening July 29–30, 2025 the S.O.F.T. Conference led by Godwin Aigboviose Foundation (GAf Africa) and Eki Co‑Net Supported by The Federation Government of Nigeria, United Nations agenda and various stakeholders from around 50 countries opens its doors to world leaders, innovators, NGOs, and investors from over 50 nations, Murang’a County Governor H.E. Dr. Irungu Kang’ata, CBS is taking centre stage. Invited to lead his delegation in the prestigious Deal Room, he is expected to broker transformative public–private partnerships in manufacturing, recycling, health innovation, and infrastructure.
The Deal Room: Where Partnerships Are Forged;
At the heart of the S.O.F.T. Conference is the Deal Room a dynamic environment designed to foster direct engagement between entrepreneurs, investors, and government officials. These sessions are pivotal in initiating pipelines for high-impact, sustainable funding
Governor Kang’ata will present Murang’a’s strategic opportunities, including:
Manufacturing & Industrial Zones: The soon-to-launch Murang’a Industrial Park (Special Economic Zone), CAIP in Kenol, and SME hubs.
Recycling & Waste Management: Investment-ready projects at the Gikono Landfill site.
Health & Dairy Processing: A new milk‑value addition plant in Maragua Town.
By showcasing these County‑owned assets and policy‑backed incentives, the Governor aims to convert dialogue into actionable investment deals.
Strategic Role & Expected Impact:
Governor Kang’ata is anticipated to:
- Lead bilateral sessions with global investors and financing bodies to discuss investment frameworks tailored to Murang’a.
- Negotiate tangible deals, potentially securing commitments that support job creation and sustainable regional transformation.
- Represent Kenya as a model of how counties can align local industrial growth with global sustainability standards and UN/SDG aims
Why Murang’a at S.O.F.T. Matters
S.O.F.T. Conference is not just a networking hub it’s a catalytic stage for launching 25+ high-impact partnerships, featuring policy models, investment roadmaps, and measurable SDG-aligned outcomes
Murang’a’s delegation highlights how targeted sub-national engagement can deliver sustainable and impactful development. Governor Kang’ata’s Deal Room participation signals a leap forward from investment invitation to active negotiation and partnership.
What to Watch;
July 29–30: Governor Kang’ata’s delegation engages in Deal Room sessions within the conference’s matchmaking programme.
Post-conference: Expect announcements of initial investment agreements in industrial, recycling, health, and agritech sectors.
The outcomes will feed into the S.O.F.T. Action Report, spotlighting Murang’a among global case studies driving economic growth through innovation.
Governor Kang’ata’s active role transforms Murang’a’s presence from observer to deal‑maker demonstrating the power of local governments to shape global economic and sustainable development agendas. As S.O.F.T. Conference Dubai commences, all eyes will be on Murang’a’s delegation and the game‑changing partnerships they aim to secure.
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