Trade roadshow positions Kenya as gateway to 350mn regional consumers
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 - Kenya’s bid to anchor itself as the commercial entry point into East and Central Africa gained momentum on Friday as more than Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya is solidifying its position as the commercial gateway to the East and Central African markets, attracting over 300 investors and policymakers from 35 countries to the 2025 Kenya Trade and Investment Roadshow in Nairobi.
- The summit emphasized Kenya's strategic role as a launchpad into a 350-million-consumer regional market with increasing purchasing power.
- Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi urged participants to pursue concrete deals, highlighting Africa's rapid growth and young demographic.
- The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council Deputy Chairman Lord Swire noted that Commonwealth companies enjoy a 19 percent cost advantage when trading together, reinforcing Kenya's role as a regional business hub.
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