Government officials and business leaders from South Africa and Kenya convened during President Ruto's state visit to address practical barriers hindering cross-border commerce. The forum represents concrete steps toward operational African economic integration beyond aspirational agreements.
Mail & Guardian SA · Friday, 5 June 2026
South Africa-Kenya Business Forum, which brought together government officials, financiers, industrialists and business organisations from both countries during President Ruto’s state visit, called for the removal of practical barriers that continue to frustrate businesses operating across the continent’s borders
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