DP Kindiki represents Kenya at intra-Africa trade fair in Algeria

By Newsflash Repoter

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has arrived in Algiers, Algeria, to represent Kenya at the Fourth Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF 2025), a platform dedicated to strengthening Africa’s economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

The week-long trade fair brings together Heads of State, policymakers, business leaders, and investors from across the continent. Kenya’s participation demonstrates the government’s determination to expand regional trade, create new job opportunities, and position Kenyan enterprises to tap into Africa’s combined market of 1.4 billion people with a GDP exceeding $3.4 trillion.

Kindiki will deliver Kenya’s national statement on behalf of President William Ruto, highlighting the country’s vision for trade, industrialization, and investment.

Showcasing investment opportunities in key sectors

Kenya will use the fair to market opportunities in manufacturing, agriculture, ICT, energy, housing, and services. By showcasing these sectors, the government hopes to attract foreign investors while securing new markets for Kenyan products.

Officials noted that Kenya’s strategy emphasizes value addition and sustainable supply chains, ensuring local producers benefit more from exports. For example, agribusiness, ICT-driven innovation, and clean energy have been identified as key growth drivers in the coming decade.

The IATF has become a critical platform for signing trade deals, connecting African enterprises, and creating stronger value chains. Billions of dollars in commitments have been made through past editions, and Kenya is keen to secure a larger share of these opportunities.

Bilateral talks and continental vision

On the sidelines of the fair, Deputy President Kindiki will engage in bilateral talks with African leaders and international partners. These discussions will focus on agriculture, infrastructure, technology transfer, and renewable energy.

Kenya’s participation also aligns with President Ruto’s agenda of making the country a trade and investment hub. Officials say the AfCFTA offers unmatched opportunities for Kenyan enterprises, especially small and medium-sized businesses, to scale across the continent.

With Africa pushing for greater self-reliance and intra-continental trade, the Algiers fair provides Kenya with a chance to strengthen its role in shaping Africa’s economic future.