Deputy President Kithure Kindiki arrived in Algiers, Algeria, on Thursday to represent President William Ruto at the Fourth Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF2025).

The week-long trade fair has drawn Heads of State, business leaders, and policymakers from across the continent to explore opportunities for deepening Africa’s economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Kenya’s participation underscores the government’s commitment to expanding regional trade, creating jobs for young people, and positioning local enterprises to tap into the continent’s 1.4 billion-strong market with a combined GDP of more than $3.4 trillion.

While in Algiers, Kindiki is expected to deliver Kenya’s official statement, hold bilateral talks with fellow leaders, and highlight investment opportunities in manufacturing, agriculture, ICT, energy, housing, and services. His engagements align with President Ruto’s agenda of cementing Kenya’s status as the trade and investment hub of Africa.

The IATF2025 is organized by Afreximbank in collaboration with the African Union and the AfCFTA Secretariat. It has become a premier platform for promoting intra-African trade and investment, providing businesses with market information, access to financing, and networking opportunities across diverse sectors.