Why more Irish firms are eyeing East Africa

The skyline of Nairobi CBD on June 23, 2021. The CAIPS aim to help Kenya reverse its reliance on imports, shifting from 80 percent imported consumption to greater local production.

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More Irish businesses are looking at East African countries including Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda for expansion marking a shift from South Africa and Nigeria that have traditionally served as their launchpads into Africa.

The development was revealed during a recent Africa-Ireland Trade Horizons Conference held in Dublin, Ireland where businesses, trade bodies and government officials met to discuss emerging opportunities on the continent.

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