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October 2024 -
(L-R) Dr. Joseph Warui - Kenya’s Deputy High Commissioner to the UK; Leigh Stubblefield - UK’s Deputy High Commissioner and Development Director to Kenya; Abubakar Hassan Abubakar - Kenya’s Principal Secretary at the State Department for Investment Promotion at the inaugural UK-Kenya Trade Mission at the Weston Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.
DESPITE SHORT TERM CHALLENGES, INVESTMENT IN AND TRADE WITH KENYA CONTINUES
Between 1st–3rd October 2024, East African Solutions attended the inaugural UK-Kenya Trade Mission organised by CICL UK at the Weston Hotel in Nairobi.
The event brought together representatives from government, the private sector, and the Kenyan diaspora in the UK to discuss commercial opportunities and long-term economic engagement between the two countries. The programme also included visits to businesses and initiatives in Kenya, including Konza Technopolis.
Speaking to KBC 1, East African Solutions Managing Director Ray Willbern commented on Kenya’s long-term attractiveness as a market, highlighting the country’s resilience, entrepreneurial culture, and strong human capital.
February 2024 -
East African Solutions Rwanda Country Director, Ivan Ochieng (L) in conversation with the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Rwanda, Uganda & the DRC, Lord Popat (R).
THE UK AND RWANDA FORGE STRONGER BUSINESS TIES
East African Solutions attended the UK-Rwanda Business Forum, held in and around Kigali between 29th–31st January 2024.
The forum brought together UK and Rwandan business leaders, investors, and public-sector stakeholders to discuss commercial opportunities and the broader business environment in Rwanda. Themes of interest included coffee, energy, regional expansion, and the practical realities of entering and operating in the Rwandan market.
The event reinforced Rwanda’s reputation for strong administration and ease of doing business, while also highlighting the importance of local knowledge, sector-specific expertise, and tailored market-entry strategies.
November 2023 -
EAST AFRICAN SOLUTIONS COMPLETE UK LONDON MOVE
East African Solutions have completed the move of their UK registered office to International House, 36-38 Cornhill, City of London, London, EC3V 3NG, United Kingdom.
East African Solutions completed the move of its UK registered office to International House, 36–38 Cornhill, City of London, London, EC3V 3NG, United Kingdom.
The move positions the business in the heart of the City of London, one of the world’s leading centres for international business and finance, and strengthens East African Solutions’ presence within a major global commercial hub.
June 2023 -
EAST AFRICAN SOLUTIONS APPOINT NEW COUNTRY DIRECTOR FOR RWANDA
East African Solutions are pleased to announce the appointment of Ivan Isaiah Ochieng as our new Country Director for Rwanda.
Ivan brings significant regional experience across business operations, market development, sustainability, and advisory work. His appointment strengthened East African Solutions’ presence in Rwanda and supported the company’s continued regional development.
August 2022 - East African Solutions Managing Director, Ray Willbern quoted on East African food security issues in International Banker, a global leading source of authoritative analysis and opinion on banking, finance and world affairs.
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David Smith, Chairman of the British African Business Alliance, receiving the CorporateLiveWire Best Management Consulting Firm of the Year - Africa 2022 on behalf of East African Solutions.
August 2022 - East African Solutions wins New Management Consulting Firm of the Year - Africa at the CorporateLiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards.
EAST AFRICAN SOLUTIONS WINS NEW MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRM OF THE YEAR – AFRICA
East African Solutions, a management consultancy with offices in the UK and Rwanda has scooped the 2022 CorporateLiveWire New Management Consulting Firm of the Year – Africa during the Innovation & Excellence awards ceremony held at London’s Gorse Hill Hotel.
East African Solutions was named New Management Consulting Firm of the Year – Africa at the 2022 CorporateLiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards.
The award recognised the company’s early progress, strategic positioning, and advisory work supporting businesses and projects across East Africa. David Smith, Chairman of the British African Business Alliance received the award on behalf of East African Solutions.
July 2022 - We started our relationship with The New Times Rwanda, Rwanda’s leading daily print and digital media platform and Rwanda’s largest media company, providing opinion pieces around accelerating more rapid and equitable economic and social development in Rwanda and the East African region at large.
Our first piece for The New Times was around the economic threats and opportunities posed by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, particularly from the perspective of food security, regional and international value chains, and intra-African logistics.
Our second piece with The New Times Rwanda was about how the country can capitalise on and develop its multilingual status to become a hub for business in Africa.
Rwanda’s multilingual status creates opportunity as business hub for Africa | The New Times | Rwanda
March 2022 - We opened our Rwanda business to strengthen our regional presence and better serve clients across East Africa.
The Rwanda office reflected the company’s commitment to building a stronger on-the-ground presence in the region and supporting advisory work with local insight and regional perspective.