About Us

Who We Are

  • About KCIC
  • Vision & Mission
  • Strategic Framework
  • Operations
  • Performance Metrics

Kenya California Investment Council (KCIC)

The Kenya California Investment Council (KCIC) is a not-for-profit organization advancing economic, technological, and academic partnerships between Kenya and the United States. Based in Los Angeles, KCIC connects diaspora professionals, investors, and institutions to meaningful opportunities, fostering investment, research collaboration, and innovation that drive sustainable development and strengthen Kenya-U.S. relations.

2025
Established
4
Strategic Pillars

Vision Statement

To position Kenya as the preeminent destination for United States investment and academic collaboration in technology, healthcare, agricultural and life sciences through strategic partnerships between the Kenyan/African diaspora, American investors, and leading institutions.

Mission Statement

To facilitate and accelerate sustainable development in Kenya's technology, healthcare, life sciences, IT/artificial intelligence, agricultural sectors through strategic leveraging of Kenyan diaspora, American networks, promotion of cross-border investments, and cultivation of partnerships between Kenyan and United States institutions.

Strategic Framework

Investment Facilitation
  • Development and maintenance of a structured investment pipeline
  • Implementation of a formal mentorship network
  • Establishment of a dedicated angel investor network
  • Facilitation of strategic joint ventures
Research Collaboration
  • Establishment of research centers in Kenya
  • Development of structured exchange programs
  • Support of joint research initiatives
  • Facilitation of technology transfer
Healthcare Innovation
  • Strategic investment in digital health solutions
  • Development of telemedicine infrastructure
  • Establishment of formal medical collaborations
  • Facilitation of clinical research partnerships
Agricultural Technology
  • Smart farming technologies and sustainable practices
  • Digital agriculture solutions
  • Climate-resilient farming techniques
  • Precision agriculture systems

Operational Framework

1
Phase I: Foundation Development (Year 1)
  • Establishment of formal governance structure
  • Development of comprehensive diaspora professional database
  • Creation of structured investment opportunity pipeline
  • Formalization of partnerships with key US institutions
2
Phase II: Partnership Expansion (Years 2-3)
  • Implementation of structured mentorship programs
  • Establishment of research collaboration frameworks
  • Launch of sector-specific pilot initiatives
  • Development of innovation hubs in Kenya
3
Phase III: Scale and Impact Optimization (Years 4-5)
  • Strategic expansion of investment portfolio
  • Scaling of successful pilot initiatives
  • Establishment of Centers of Excellence
  • Implementation of comprehensive impact measurement

Leadership Team

Charles O. Otieno MD MPH

President / Chair of the Board

Juma Bharadia MD

Secretary / Vice President / Vice Chair of the Board

Jerry Ngati PhD

Treasurer / Financial Director

Justin Strassburg

Board Member / Legal Counsel

Performance Metrics

Investment Performance
  • Total investment volume facilitated
  • Number of successful ventures launched
  • Employment creation impact
  • Return on investment performance
Research Impact
  • Number of research partnerships established
  • Scientific publications and patents generated
  • Graduate students supported
  • Technology transfer achievements
Agricultural Impact
  • Establish standardized metrics for agricultural intervention success
  • Develop reliable methods for capturing impacts
  • Enable evidence-based decision-making
  • Foster accountability and transparency
Membership

KCIC Membership Tiers

(Membership is by invite only)

Choose the perfect plan for your organization's growth and networking needs

SILVER

$2,500/year

Entry Level Membership

  • 3 Organizational Representatives
  • Member Directory Access
  • Quarterly Networking Events
  • Profile Listing Only
  • Regular Investment Deal Flow
  • Basic Market Intelligence Reports
  • No Dedicated Account Manager
  • No Annual Strategic Retreat
  • À la carte Event Sponsorship
GOLD

$5,000/year

Professional Level

  • 6 Organizational Representatives
  • Website Homepage Feature (Quarterly)
  • Dedicated Company Landing Page
  • Member Directory Access
  • All Networking Events
  • Regular Investment Deal Flow
  • Full Market Intelligence Reports
  • Bi-Annual Custom Marketing Campaigns
  • 2 Co-Sponsor Events
  • Panel Speaking Opportunities
  • No Dedicated Account Manager
PLATINUM

$10,000/year

Executive Level

  • 10 Organizational Representatives
  • Dedicated Account Manager
  • Website Homepage Feature
  • Dedicated Company Landing Page
  • Quarterly Custom Marketing Campaigns
  • Keynote Speaking Opportunities
  • 3 Title Sponsorships/Year Included
  • First Access Investment Deal Flow
  • Full Market Intelligence Reports
  • Annual Strategic Retreat Included
  • Member Directory Access
  • All Networking Events

Contact Us

Have questions or want to learn more? Get in touch with us.

Solve the math problem below
5 + 3 = ?

Subscribe to our newsletter

Read our articles

Events

Read All Articles