Nairobi, Kenya – 2nd April, 2025 – The Founder of TransPacific Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TPACCI) delivered a compelling keynote address at the East Africa Trade, Treasury, Commodities & Fintech Summit 2025, emphasising the role of chambers of commerce in facilitating business growth, financial innovation, and sustainable trade practices across the region.
The summit, organized by MERGE, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore critical themes shaping East Africa’s trade and economic landscape. As a supporting partner, TPACCI played a key role in fostering discussions on strategic partnerships, access to finance, and digital transformation, which are driving new opportunities in trade, treasury, commodities,and fintech.
“Trade is the lifeblood of East Africa’s economies, and chambers of commerce play a vital role in connecting businesses to capital, markets, and global opportunities,” said Catherine Omondi, Founder of TPACCI. “By leveraging
financial technology, treasury solutions, and commodity value chains, we are building a resilient and competitive trade ecosystem.”
As part of its commitment to fostering collaboration, TPACCI engaged with key stakeholders on strengthening financial inclusion, advocating for trade-friendly policies, and enabling cross-border investments.