DI-KISS is a Washington, DC; London, UK and Kenya based research, strategy, polling and statecraft think-tank directed by @PatrickBashamDI & @ArmstrongOngera

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Joined August 2021
#DI's Founding Director, @PatrickBashamDI is attending the @FIIKSA #FIIPRIORITY Summit at #Miami, FL. 🇺🇸 #FIIPRIORITY is an exceptional summit for global business captains, investors, bankers, innovators, and policymakers. Capital In Motion! DI is a powerhouse in #FDI
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Strategy Is The Foundation:#DIKISS Statecraft and Geopolitics Center (The @DIKISSWarRoom) is a strategic command and advisory platform focused on political strategy, campaign management, statecraft, geopolitics, leadership, diaspora engagement and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
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Who Will Win the US Senate in 2026 Midterms? substack.com/@robertbarnes27…
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Trump predicts impeachment if Republicans do not come out on top this November.
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In 2022, FII6 explored investment in a changing global order. 7,500 attendees. 500 speakers. More than US$9B in investment agreements. Revisit the moments that defined the sixth edition. Register for #FII10: fii-institute.org/membership
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KEHOSA AFRICA–U.S. TRADE & FDI STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP powered by Kehosa Investments LLC, Democracy Institute (DI) and @iTargetMediaCom STRATEGY IS THE FOUNDATION OF SUCCESS: WE ARE READY AND OPEN FOR BUSINESS, ARE YOU? 1. Concept The Kehosa Africa–U.S. Trade & FDI Strategic Partnership is a private-sector-led platform designed to strengthen commercial and investment linkages between Africa and the United States by connecting African enterprises, governments,investment-ready projects and institutions with U.S. investors,corporations, business leaders, technology companies and diaspora networks. The Partnership will serve as a strategic bridge between African opportunities and U.S. capital, markets, technology and expertise, with an initial focus on Kenya and the broader African market. 2. Vision To become a trusted Africa–U.S. platform for trade expansion, foreign direct investment, strategic partnerships, technology transfer and sustainable economic development. 3. Mission To identify, prepare, promote and facilitate bankable African investment opportunities and commercial partnerships while helping U.S. companies and investors access African markets through credible local relationships,market intelligence and structured investment facilitation. 4. Strategic Priorities The Partnership will focus on: - Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Mobilizing U.S. capital into investment-ready African projects. - Trade Expansion: Increasing African exports and facilitating U.S. products and services into African markets. - Joint Ventures: Creating strategic partnerships between African and U.S. companies. - Project Development: Packaging investment-ready projects with credible business models and financing requirements. - Market Access: Supporting companies entering African and U.S. markets. - Technology & Innovation: Facilitating technology transfer, digital transformation and knowledge partnerships. - Diaspora Investment: Mobilizing African-American and African diaspora networks, expertise and capital. - Sustainable Development: Promoting investments in agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, infrastructure, energy, ICT, healthcare, education, climate, blue economy and other high-growth sectors. 5. Flagship Initiative KEHOSA AFRICA–U.S. TRADE AND FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT CENTER The Kehosa Africa-US FDI Center will function as a business and investment facilitation hub, providing: Investment Matchmaking | B2B Partnerships | FDI Advisory | Market Intelligence | Trade Facilitation | Project Preparation | Investor Missions | Joint-Venture Facilitation | Export Development | Strategic Consulting 6. Target Partners The Partnership will engage: U.S. Investors • African Investors • Corporations • SMEs • Family Offices • Diaspora Investors • Government Agencies • Investment Promotion Agencies • Chambers of Commerce • Financial Institutions • Development Partners • Universities • Technology Companies • Industry Associations 7. Priority Geographic Market Phase I: Kenya–United States Phase II: East Africa–United States Phase III: Africa–United States Kenya will serve as an initial strategic gateway for connecting U.S. businesses and investors with opportunities across East Africa and the wider African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market. 8. Expected Outcomes The Partnership seeks to generate measurable economic impact through: 1.Increased bilateral trade 2.New FDI commitments 3. Joint ventures 4. African export growth 5. U.S. market entry 6. Technology partnerships 7. Investment-ready projects 8. Employment creation through entrepreneurship 9. Diaspora investment 10. Regional economic integration 9. Partnership Proposition Kehosa is ready to work with qualified U.S. and African partners to move beyond conferences and discussions toward commercially viable transactions, investment pipelines and long-term strategic partnerships. Thank you, Armstrong OBrian Ongera, MD & FDI Consultant
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My (mostly serious) chat with @MarkJLittlewood @PaulCoxComedy @UKLiveOnline about our #DemocracyInstitute poll on Trump, midterms & Iran. Starts 2:02:29 ends 2:15:43. youtube.com/live/EB7-8YsNQ9w…
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The business of sport is expanding far beyond the field. The latest FII Elevated Green: London brought leaders together to explore the investment, fan economy and destination opportunities shaping the next generation of sports-led growth. #FIIElevatedGreen #PIFLondonChampionship
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RT @joekent16jan19: Lessons from the tragic withdrawal from Afghanistan that are relevant today: Having our troops deployed in a hostile a…
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What does it mean to Invest in Humanity? In 2021, FII5 brought global leaders together around capital, climate, collaboration and long-term impact. Watch the moments that defined the fifth edition. #FII10 | Oct 26–29, 2026 Attend as a member: fii-institute.org/membership…
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PSA: ENDORSEMENT & CAMPAIGN STRATEGY ANNOUNCEMENT BY ARMSTRONG OBRIAN ONGERA, STRATEGIST, POLLSTER AND SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW-DI and @KehosaInstitute I believe H.E. President William Ruto has delivered on and, in several respects, exceeded his commitments, showing strong leadership and vision for Kenya’s development. I therefore formally endorse his re-election. I also present our international think-tank under the @DIStatecraft (Democracy Institute (DI) )– @iTargetMediaCom, through our program: “Campaign Options: 10 Keys to Victory™.” Active since 2001, this framework has supported political campaign success for decades, grounded in experience and measurable results. We provide strategic advisory and campaign management for: - Presidential candidates - Gubernatorial candidates - Parliamentary candidates Our principle is simple: victory is the only objective. National Campaign Rollout On August 10, 2026—365 days to Election Day—we will launch: “DIKISS Get Out The Vote Campaign 2027: Campaign Options – 10 Keys to Victory.” This initiative will engage candidates, parties, IEBC, ORPP, and civil society across: - 1,450 wards - 290 constituencies - 47 counties Get Involved Stakeholders may secure participation or advisory services. Ticket Fee: USD 400 (Ksh 52,500) Contact: Armstrong O’Brian Ongera Tel: +254 722 655 911 Email: [email protected] WEBSITE: kehosastrategyinstitute.com "Strategy Is The Foundation Of Success: We Are Ready And Open For Business, Are You?" #DI #DIKISS #DI254 #KISS254 #DIKISSCampaignStrategy2027
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#Haaland is the England star during this year's FIFA World Cup! According to our DI Poll, England will be eventual winner!
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