Commonwealth Partners with Equity Group to support Africa trade
By MAXIMILLA WAFULA, NAIROBI Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) has launched its East and Central Africa hub in Nairobi with Equity Group as its anchor partner. The council seeks to promote trade and investment by positioning the region strategically. It will work with Equity Group to put in place initiatives that will encourage international investors to invest in the opportunities arising from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement within the region Lord Marland of Odstock, Chairman of CWEIC announced James Mwangi, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO as the chair of CWEIC’s East and Central Africa Hub. “We look forward to tapping into Equity Group’s extensive network within the region and the expertise of its leadership through Mwangi to build connections and partnerships for the business community from the Commonwealth member nations within the local markets,” said Marland. Mwangi said he was honoured to take the lead in championing th...