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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 64822, member: 636"] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, speaking at the 18th COMESA business forum in Nairobi on Oct. 7, 2025, urged African countries to advance economic self-reliance through technology, value addition, and partnerships. He praised the COMESA-EU partnership for encouraging regional integration, stronger market connections, and support for small and medium enterprises to achieve global standards. Kindiki noted Kenya leads in agricultural exports but continues to face obstacles such as high freight costs, climate challenges, and global supply chain disruptions. Government strategies focus on shifting to value-added production, investing in infrastructure, and promoting sea freight to reduce costs and emissions. Kindiki highlighted digital innovation, announcing Kenya will chair the COMESA Organ Committee to promote regional integration through digital transformation. [/QUOTE]