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September 22, 2026
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Jakakimba highlights youth, investment and economic transformation at global Africa forum

Jakakimba highlights youth, investment and economic transformation at global Africa forum

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 22 – Kenya’s youthful population, economic transformation and Africa’s growing role in the global economy have taken centre stage at the Unstoppable Africa forum in New York.…..

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Kenyan legal and policy expert Silas Jakakimba highlighted Kenya's youth, investment, and economic transformation at the Unstoppable Africa forum in New York, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

  • The forum, organized by the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), focused on "Powering Business to Scale Economies and Shape the Future."
  • Silas Jakakimba, a legal and policy expert, emphasized harnessing Africa’s youthful population, natural resources, and expanding markets for innovation and inclusive growth.
  • Discussions explored attracting investment, fostering entrepreneurship, and moving beyond raw material exports to value addition and manufacturing across various African sectors.

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