Paul Arithi 
KINSHASA SEGMENT OF THE KENYA – DRC INVESTORS’ ROADSHOW COMMENCE;
Day 2 of the ongoing Kenya – DRC Investors Roadshow that’s being hosted by Equity Group kicked off with global investors arriving at the N’djili International Airport in Kinshasa, DRC.
This was followed by an MoU Signing ceremony at EquityBCDC head office between Equity Group and Schneider Electric.
The partnership is aimed at promoting access to affordable energy solutions, conveniently, to enhance the quality of the lives of the consumers in the DRC.
Additionally, Equity BCDC and Schneider will collaborate on the opening of 10 DRC nationwide training centers to offer young people training in skills related to clean energy deployment.
The signing ceremony aligns with the objectives of the investors roadshow which has been designed to explore opportunities and contribute to the development of the East African region.
EquityBCDC hosted the delegates at a luncheon that was graced by Kenya’s Ambassador to DRC, Amb. George Masafu, IFC Country Manager for the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malick Fall
Kenya’s Ambassador to DRC, Amb. George Masafu said, “It’s such a pleasure to host this delegation to DRC.
I would like to thank Equity Group under the leadership of Dr. James Mwangi for continuing to champion initiatives such as the Kenya – DRC Investor Roadshow that promote the socio-economic prosperity of the African content.
This is the time to invest, and the DRC is open to opportunities.”
IFC Country Manager for the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malick Fall said, “The Democratic Republic of Congo is the largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa.
DRC is endowed with exceptional natural resources, including minerals such as cobalt and copper, hydropower potential, significant arable land, immense biodiversity, among others.
I’d like to therefore inform the delegation present today that they are in the right place to tap into trade and investment opportunities.”
EquityBCDC Managing Director Celestin Mukeba said, “DRC is strategically located in the middle of Africa, and has positioned itself as a trade corridor, enabling a lot of trade opportunities.
The country is also divided into key economic regions and sectors, which investors can explore.”
The roadshow commenced on Monday, 17th July 2023, in Nairobi, Kenya, and is currently taking place in Kinshasa, from 18th July to 19th July.
The final leg of the roadshow will take place in Lubumbashi, the economic hub of the DRC, from 20th July to 22nd July.
The itinerary includes meetings with government officials, business associations, industry leaders, and Equity Group management, as well as site visits to showcase the potential investment opportunities firsthand.
