The County Government of Siaya is set to host the inaugural Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO), a high-profile platform designed to showcase the county’s untapped economic potential and attract global partnerships in line with Governor James Orengo’s transformative 9-Point Agenda.
The four-day conference, scheduled for October 14–17, 2025 at the Siaya National Polytechnic, will be graced by President William Ruto and ODM Leader Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, underlining its national significance.
Themed “Positioning Siaya as an Investment Destination: Transformative Growth Through Trade and Investment,” SITICO seeks to position Siaya as a premier hub for trade and enterprise. The event will convene investors, policymakers, industry leaders, academics, researchers, development partners, and the media for robust dialogue on unlocking capital, forging strategic partnerships, and accelerating inclusive economic growth.
“Siaya is ready for business,” Governor Orengo declared while inviting both local and international stakeholders at a press briefing. “This summit is not just about showcasing opportunities but also about building partnerships that will transform lives across the county and beyond.”
The conference will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, sector-specific workshops, and networking sessions, offering participants practical insights into investment prospects in agriculture, blue economy, renewable energy, infrastructure, ICT, manufacturing, health, and tourism.
SITICO also aligns with broader development frameworks. At the global level, the county’s initiatives tie into the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which both emphasize inclusive prosperity, innovation, and environmental stewardship. Nationally, Siaya is contributing to Kenya’s Vision 2030, the country’s blueprint for industrialization and middle-income transformation. Locally, the Siaya County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP 2023–2027) provides a roadmap for leveraging investment to meet county-specific needs.
Organizers say the summit will serve as a nexus for ideas and capital, with exhibitions, investor pitch sessions, and structured matchmaking between enterprises and financiers. It is expected to attract both Kenyan entrepreneurs and foreign investors keen on East Africa’s growth trajectory.
With Orengo’s administration branding Siaya as “the next frontier of opportunity,” the conference could mark a turning point for the county—transforming it from a largely agrarian economy into a competitive investment destination.
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