Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, will host the fourth edition of the regional American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham) Business Summit on April 24-25, 2024.

The event, a key platform for bolstering bilateral trade and investment ties among the United States, Kenya, and East Africa, is expected to draw close to 1,000 delegates, comprising business and government representatives from the US and across the East African region.

President William Ruto will lead a government delegation aiming to broaden commercial opportunities and markets. The event also anticipates the presence of several high-ranking US government officials.

The summit will precede a state visit by President Ruto to Washington DC in May where he will discuss ways to bolster cooperation in areas including trade and investment with his host Joe Biden.

Highlighting the significance of the summit, AmCham’s Board President, Peter Ngahu, stressed its role in exploring avenues for sustainable and inclusive growth, along with enhancing investment in Kenya and the broader East African region.

“As we commemorate years of mutual value and interests, the AmCham Business Summit emerges as a beacon of opportunity. We eagerly anticipate delving into strategies to leverage these opportunities while maintaining our commitment to fostering investments in East Africa,” said Ngahu.

Encouraging delegates to confirm their attendance, AmCham’s CEO, Maxwell Okello, underlined the platform’s potential to unearth extensive trade and investment prospects, fostering economic advancement and prosperity across the region.