The
Republic of Kenya and East Africa Beckons!
Kenya
is the leading economy in East Africa and gateway to the East African Community
(EAC), which consists of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. The EAC
has a combined population of more than 230 million.
Why
Export to East Africa? The region's strong growth results in immediate
opportunities in energy and other sectors. Less that 20% of East Africa's 230
million residents have access to electricity, but demand is approaching a 10%
growth rate in some markets.
The
U.S. also is working with the EAC on a new regional integration initiative,
which will enhance the U.S.-EAC trade and investment relationship. Kenya
qualifies for duty free access to the United States of America (USA) market
under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) enacted by the United
States in 2000. Also, Mombasa, the main principle seaport of Kenya, has served
as a major distribution hub for the lucrative East African market providing
connections to landlocked neighboring nations.
The
Port of Mombasa and Port Miami have been engaged as Sister Seaports since 2007.
Kenya is South Florida’s 95th trade partner with bilateral trade valued at $17
million (2011). Kenya is currently 105th largest goods trading partner with the
United States, with $846 million in total goods trade (2011).
New-to-export
or new-to-market companies interested in doing business in Kenya can sign up
for our forthcoming Webinar or join the Business Development Mission to
Nairobi, Kenya:
Organized
by the U.S. Commercial Service
Date:
September 27, 2012
Time:
11:00am EST/8:00am PST (Duration: 90 min.)
Cost:
$45
Contacts:
Organized
by Enterprise Florida Inc., and Miami-Dade County (Economic Development &
International Trade Unit).
Date:
November 11th – 17th, 2012
To
register: http://www.miamidade.gov/oedit/news.asp
Contacts:
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