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Financing and Insuring Growth in Eastern Africa: Insights from our latest Business Circle Finance

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AHK Eastern Africa recently hosted its Business Circle Finance session, bringing together German companies and financial experts to explore financing, trade, investment, and risk management solutions for business growth in Eastern Africa. The event featured insights from representatives of DEG, the European Union, Commerzbank, and Sanlam Allianz, highlighting practical tools and opportunities to support sustainable investment, trade expansion, and effective risk mitigation across the region.

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On Wednesday, 8th July 2026, AHK Eastern Africa - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa was pleased to host the latest edition of our Business Circle Finance, bringing together German companies and financial experts for an insightful discussion on the financing and risk management solutions available to support business growth across Eastern Africa.

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The session was opened by Ms. Dagmar von Bohnstein, π·π‘’π‘™π‘’π‘”π‘Žπ‘‘π‘’ π‘œπ‘“ πΊπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘› πΌπ‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘¦ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ πΆπ‘œπ‘šπ‘šπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘π‘’ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ πΈπ‘Žπ‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘› π΄π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘π‘Ž, who welcomed participants and underscored the importance of equipping businesses with the right financial and risk management tools to succeed in the region.

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We were privileged to hear from distinguished speakers:

  • Barbara von Toll, π·π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘π‘‘π‘œπ‘Ÿ, 𝐷𝐸𝐺 π‘…π‘’π‘”π‘–π‘œπ‘›π‘Žπ‘™ 𝑂𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒 – DEG-Instruments for Business Growth
  • Jorge Pereiro, π»π‘’π‘Žπ‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ πΆπ‘œπ‘œπ‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘›, Delegation of The European Union to Kenya – Mobilizing Investment: EU Global Gateway Investment Hub Opportunities
  • Martin Hercules, π‘†π‘’π‘›π‘–π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘…π‘’π‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘£π‘’, Commerzbank AG Representative Office for Ethiopia and Eastern Africa – Trade Finance: Supporting Business Growth
  • Michael Ndegwa, ACII, π»π‘’π‘Žπ‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ πΆπ‘œπ‘šπ‘šπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘π‘–π‘Žπ‘™ 𝐿𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠, Sanlam Allianz General Insurance (Kenya) Limited – De-risking Operations: Insurance & Risk Solutions

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The discussion highlighted both established and emerging instruments available to companies seeking to finance investments, facilitate trade, mobilize capital, and manage risk in an increasingly dynamic business environment.

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Participants gained practical insights into how development finance, trade finance, investment facilitation initiatives, and insurance solutions can be leveraged to support sustainable growth in Eastern Africa.
With a select group of business leaders and decision-makers in attendance, the session fostered meaningful dialogue, knowledge sharing, and valuable networking opportunities.

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We extend our sincere appreciation to our speakers and participants for contributing to a thought-provoking exchange. We look forward to welcoming you to future editions of our Business Circle series, where we will continue to explore topics that matter to the German-East African business community.

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