Equity Group is hosting a roundtable on Capitol Hill to strengthen partnerships between Kenya and the US private sector

On the sidelines of the historic U.S.-Kenya state visit, Equity hosted a roundtable discussion in the U.S. Senate. The event brought together senior congressional leaders, government officials, and private sector leaders in the U.S. and Kenya to propose strategies to inform U.S.-Africa trade legislation and support public-private partnerships that will advance shared policy goals and prosperity for both countries.

• Equity Group, in collaboration with its U.S. partners, will report findings from the Capitol Hill roundtable in a report that will help inform U.S.-Africa trade legislation.
• During the roundtable, speakers exchanged insights on approaches to increasing greater trade and investment and access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

“We believe that a transformed Africa leads to a more sustainable world and Kenya is the gateway to the continent,” said Dr. James Mwangi, CEO and CEO of Equity Group. “That’s why we’re here today – to work with you.”

Senator Benjamin Cardin (D-MD), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks highlighting the importance of the U.S.-Kenya state visit and roundtable on Capitol Hill. “A strong private sector is critical to sustainable economic growth, job creation and resilience.” said Senator Cardin.