Event Details
Annual Summit On Investment Opportunities In Kenya, Rwanda & DR Congo – 21st Nov to 30th Nov 2022
Theme: Promoting East Africa as the Premier business Gateway to Africa
Key Strategic Objectives of the Trade Mission
- To expose foreign investors to the existing business opportunities in the East Africa.
- To provide a platform where the foreign investors can understand the Company Set Up Laws, Tax Laws, Licensing Procedures and Banking Laws, Import and Export procedures in the three countries.
- Provide a platform for foreign investors to meet potential Local Partners, Government and Private sector representatives.
- Showcase foreign owned businesses that have successfully been able to launch and grow in the region.
- To position Kenya, Rwanda and DR Congo as the as a gateway to the East African market.
- To help the foreign investors understand the investment incentives provided by the government.
Expected Trade Mission Participants
Participants will be expected from the following categories:
- Government of Kenya, Rwanda and DR Congo
- Business Owners and Leaders in Kenya, Rwanda and DR Congo
- Foreign Investors, Business Owners & Leaders
- Foreign Direct Investment Initiators
- Media persons
- Industry Champions
Kenya Overview
Kenya is one of the most attractive destinations for investment in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a financial infrastructure that provides security, stability and opportunity for growth. Numerous opportunities exist in the following industries Real Estate, Agriculture, Technology, Health care, Manufacturing, Energy.
Rwanda Overview
Rwanda has a history of strong economic growth, high rankings in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index, and a reputation for low corruption. Rwanda presents a number of opportunities, including manufacturing; infrastructure; energy distribution and transmission; off-grid energy; agriculture and agro-processing; low cost housing; tourism; services; and information and communications technology (ICT).
DR Congo Overview
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the second largest country in Africa and potentially one of the richest in the world in terms of natural resources. The country benefits from a large domestic market and is strategically located in the center of the African continent. The DRC has a Population of about 84 Million People and the Economy is Largely unexploited with Numerous Business Opportunities in the Mining Industry, Energy Sector, Construction and Real Estate, Food Processing and ICT Sector.
