Diverse Economic Landscapes

The trip highlighted the contrasting economic situations within East Africa, particularly through visits to Nairobi, Kigali, Kampala, and Mombasa. Nairobi serves as a hub of affluence and commerce, while Kibera represents a stark contrast with its vast slum community housing around one million residents. Meetings with various sectors, including telcos, banks, and logistics companies, illustrated both potential and challenges for investment in the region. The discovery of oil in Uganda and Kigali’s aspirations to become a business and logistics hub further underline the region's economic diversity and potential for growth.