Kenya to host fourth edition of Amcham business summit
By Alvin.Mwangi, March 27, 2024The fourth edition of the regional American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham) Business Summit is set to be held in Nairobi from April 24 to 25.
President William Ruto confirmed as chief guest, leading a government delegation to the two-day meeting that aims to expand commercial opportunities and markets.
Several high-ranking US government officials are also expected to attend the event, the premier platform for strengthening bilateral trade and investment between the United States, Kenya, and East Africa.
Close to 1,000 delegates, including business and government delegations from the US and across the East African region are also expected to attend. AmCham’s Board President, Peter Ngahu as the two countries celebrate years of shared value and interests, the AmCham Business Summit stands as a beacon of opportunity.
“We look forward to exploring how we can leverage these opportunities as we stay committed to helping drive investments in East Africa,” he said. AmCham’s CEO Maxwell Okello (pictured) said the summit provides a platform to explore the vast trade and investment opportunities that lie ahead, fostering economic growth and prosperity across our region
. “We are delighted to convene the business community to chart the course towards strengthened cooperation in critical spheres such as trade and investment, technology, sustainability, healthcare, and economic growth, all while nurturing meaningful connections between businesses and nations.
” A wide range of topics critical to the region’s economic development, including shaping the future of US-East Africa trade and investment, will be covered in a series of panel discussions, moderated by experts from the public and private sectors.