Equity Group has organized a five-day trade and investment mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), bringing together over 50 delegates from 16 countries. The mission aims to explore business opportunities, particularly in the mining-rich Katanga region and Kolwezi.

• Over 50 delegates and 120 Congolese delegates are participating in the mission.
• Equity Group has conducted over 40 inbound and outbound trade missions in the last four years, with 15 targeting the DRC.
• The mission includes entrepreneurs from countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, and the United States.

The Siaya County Government is partnering with Kakuzi Plc to boost avocado and macadamia farming for smallholder farmers. This collaboration aims to expand agribusiness opportunities and improve livelihoods in Siaya.

• Kakuzi will offer agricultural extension support and facilitate farmer visits to its orchards in Murang’a for best practices.
• Governor James Orengo champions this initiative as part of Siaya's economic transformation, prioritizing the acquisition of quality Hass avocado and macadamia seedlings and training extension officers.
• Kakuzi Managing Director Chris Flowers confirmed the company's commitment to supporting farmers and will participate in the upcoming Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference.

In the second quarter of 2025, India surpassed Kenya as one of Rwanda's top import sources due to a significant 68% decline in Kenyan shipments to Kigali.

• Rwanda's imports from Kenya plummeted from US$ 245.1 million to US$ 78.2 million in Q2 2025.
• China remained Rwanda's leading import supplier, contributing US$ 275.6 million, maintaining a three-year dominance.
• Overall, Rwanda's imports decreased by nearly 21% to US$ 1.25 billion, while domestic exports fell by 36% to US$ 346 million.