Giving opening Statement Mr Jas Bedi East Africa Business Council Vice Chairperson said
Manufacturing remained the largest destination for investment capital, followed by transport, ICT, finance, real estate, agriculture and construction. These investments demonstrate the breadth of opportunity across our region and the confidence that investors continue to place in East Africa.
On her Part the Chief Guest Hon.Beatrice Moe Askul Kenya Cabinet Secretary Ministry of East Africa Community,ASALs,and Regional Development said We are delighted to host you in Kenya and to bring together leaders from business, government, development
institutions and the investment community at a time when East Africa stands before an important opportunity to accelerate regional integration and unlock a new era of
The CS also commend the East African Business Council and its development partners for convening this timely and important Forum, which provides a valuable platform for dialogue, partnership and action.
The Chief Guest statment was echoed by Hon Amb. Gamal Mohamed,Minister for Commerce& Industry,Federal Repuvlic of Republic of Somali &Chair of tge Inaugrial Horn of Africa Initiative Trqde Ministers East Africa’s greatest advantage is not only what we produce, but where we are and how we are connected to the world.
We have Africa’s longest coastline, strategic ports, and a natural gateway linking our region to the Gulf, the Middle East, and Asia. Behind that gateway lies an extraordinary base of agricultural, fisheries, livestock, energy, and mineral resources—resources that can power production, drive value addition, build regional industries, and create jobs at scale.
On behalf of the East Africa Community Secretariat,H.E Stephen M udi EAC Secretary General sid that since assuming office as Secretary General, I had reflected deeply on a number of strategic questions that go to the heart of whether regional integration is delivering tangible benefits to our business community and the people of East Africa region.
Representing the Development partners, H.E Andreas Peschke EU Ambassador to Kenya said there was a need for predictable regulations, efficient border procedures, mutually recognised standards, open and competitive services markets, and a modern digital economy. It also requires the full participation of all sections of society, particularly women and young people, in the opportunities created by regional integration
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