About Us

German Business Association in Kenya

We are a business association for German companies, institutions, foundations or Kenyan companies and individuals with commercial or other links with Germany. The GBA's objectives are to foster, promote and discuss improved business relationships, opportunities and measures between businessmen, businesses, companies and agencies involved in business and commerce between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Kenya.

Membership to the GBA is open to any firm, company, development or aid agency, institute or any person involved directly or indirectly in business and other activities between Kenya and Germany.

The association’s members meet regularly. Frequently key-note speakers such as Cabinet Ministers, Ambassadors, head of parastatals and other government institutions are invited to enlighten members on current issues of concern and interest, this is usually followed by an open discussion.


Our Partners:


- German Chamber of Commerce Abroad (AHK Eastern Africa) - https://www.kenia.ahk.de/
- The German Embassy in Nairobi: www.nairobi.diplo.de

History & Objectives

The German Business Association (GBA) was formed in November 1987 under the Societies Act. Its current membership stands at over 140 members. These are either branches of German companies, German institutions and foundations, or Kenyan companies or individuals with commercial or other links with Germany.

 

  • To this end, the association meets, discuss, advice on and generally attempt to resolve problems and issues affecting members, their businesses and their commercial and business activities with regard to Kenya and neighbouring countries.

  • To publicize and inform members of any relevant business and commercial trends and Government measures likely to be of interest to its members

  • To meet with, on behalf of members, Government departments, ministries and relevant Kenyan business organizations, to give voice to member’s suggestions and concerns towards the improvement of both the public, private and NGO sectors, in Kenya and East Africa.

 

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Activities & Events

The association’s members meet regularly. Frequently key-note speakers such as:

 

  • - Cabinet Ministers,
  • - Ambassadors,
  • - Head of Parastatals and
  • - Other government institutions are invited to enlighten members on current issues of concern and interest, this is usually followed by an open discussion.

Board 2021

     
 

Daniella Pleitz

Chairlady

KHS East Africa Ltd.

 Thomas Brinken

Board Member

Jos Hansen & Soehne EA Ltd.

  Maren Diale-Schellschmidt

Secretary, Ex Officio Member

             Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                              Tillmann W. Proske

                                                                   Deputy Chair

                                                              City Clock (K) Limited 
 John Nangurai

Board Member

TrippleTee Facilitators  

 
 

 

 

 
Marten Seivers

Treasurer

Ibero Kenya Ltd. - A Company of Neumann Kaffee Gruppe 
 Demba SY

Board Member

Allianz Insurance Company of Kenya Ltd.

 

                                                       

                                                                  

   
   Kabengele Bredt

    Board Member

      FICHTNER GmbH & Co. KG 

 

 Mr. Thomas Wimmer

Ex Officio Member

German Embassy  

 
 

 

 
     
     

Co-Operation

The GBA co-operates and liaises with authorities such as

 

  • - The German Embassy,
  • - The Delegation of German  Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa (AHK Eastern Africa)
  • - The Afrikaverein in Hamburg,
  • - German Trade and Invest (GTAI) and
  • - Other public offices.