Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly has arrived in Nairobi to attend the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Summit.
In a statement on Wednesday, October 8, the State Department for Foreign Affairs said the summit brings together regional leaders for discussions on trade, investment, and economic integration within the bloc.
"Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, has arrived in Nairobi to participate in the COMESA Summit, which brings together regional leaders to advance trade, investment, and economic integration across the bloc.
"He was received at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Amb. Dennis Mburu, Director of the Africa Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs," the statement read.
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The State Department further confirmed that more Heads of State from COMESA Member States are expected to arrive in Nairobi.
"Other Heads of State and Government from COMESA Member States are expected to arrive in Nairobi later today ahead of the high-level segment of the Summit, scheduled for tomorrow," the statement added.
Kenya is hosting the 24th COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi.
The summit brings together leaders from across the region under the theme, 'Leveraging Digitalization to Deepen Regional Value Chains for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth.'
Several key events will precede the main Summit, including the COMESA–EU Horticulture Connect scheduled for October 6–8, the COMESA Business Forum and Exhibition on October 7, and the Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs on October 8.
These events are designed to provide a platform for dialogue on trade, investment, and regional integration, while also showcasing business opportunities within the bloc.
Kenya will assume the rotating chairmanship of COMESA from Burundi during the Summit.
The country’s leadership is expected to focus on promoting digital tools that enhance trade efficiency, strengthen regional value chains, and encourage sustainable economic growth across member states.
