Political stability lifts investor confidence in EA

But regional citizens continue to encounter non tariff barriers, with Kenya being cited at the worst in removing roadblocks while Tanzania and Uganda have been blamed for blocking access of their markets for Kenyan products.

In spite of the governance bottlenecks, optimism is still riding high among investors in the region.

Kenya Airways management has also set its sight on the easier flow of labour, goods and capital among the member states to boost demand for its services.