Africa's economic opportunity grows with every step towards greater integration. The Summit now turns to AfCFTA and the Investment Case for Regional Value Chains, examining how a more integrated continental market can strengthen investment propositions, expand production networks, and create greater scale for businesses operating across Africa. Speakers: • Annette Mutaawe Ssemuwemba, Deputy Secretary General, Customs, Trade and Monetary Affairs, East African Community • Kendra Gaither, President, U.S.-Africa Business Center, U.S. Chamber of Commerce • David Beer, Chief Executive Officer, TradeMark Africa • Juliet Wangui Maina, Director, Government Affairs and Policy, East Africa, Mastercard Moderator: Ahmed Farah, Executive Director, East African Business Council (EABC) #AmChamSummit #AmChamSummit26 #FutureOfTrade #AmChamBizSummit

AmCham Kenya is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Muthaura as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 17, 2026. Paul brings extensive experience spanning financial markets, regulatory reform, corporate leadership, and sustainable finance, joining at a pivotal moment as Kenya and East Africa strengthen trade and investment ties with the United States. Most recently, he served as CEO of the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI), where he led the development of carbon market and climate finance frameworks across the continent. Prior to ACMI, he served as an Independent Consultant at EMRD Advisory Limited, CEO and Principal Officer of ICEA Lion General Insurance Company, and CEO of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Kenya, where he spearheaded reforms that strengthened market integrity, broadened investor participation, and advanced regulatory innovation. Angela Nganga,MCIPR, MPRSK, President of the AmCham Kenya Board, expressed confidence in Paul's ability to lead the Chamber through its next phase of growth and impact: "Paul brings a compelling combination of regulatory expertise, private sector leadership, and strategic vision, with a nuanced understanding of Kenya's policy and investment landscape. His track record of driving institutional growth and cross-sector collaboration makes him exceptionally well-suited to lead AmCham into its next chapter, creating greater value for members through stronger advocacy, meaningful engagement, expanded business opportunities, and deeper economic partnerships that further strengthen the ties between Kenya and the United States across the public and private sectors alike." Paul is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries. He holds qualifications from the University of Warwick, the London School of Economics and Political Science, Maastricht School of Management, KCA University, and the Academy of Executive Coaching. He serves as Trustee of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC), on the boards of ICEA LION Asset Management (ILAM) and British American Tobacco Plc (BAT), and as an Independent Member of the Financial Sector Deepening Trust Kenya (FSDK) Program Investment Committee. We look forward to introducing Paul at the AmCham Member Networking Cocktail on July 24 and the AmCham Business Summit 2026. Join us in welcoming him.

We were privileged to convene senior business leaders for our executive briefing on “The Future of U.S.–Kenya Trade Beyond AGOA.” Held in partnership with @USChamber and @USChamberAfrica, the session provided a timely and strategic platform for dialogue as the global trade landscape continues to evolve beyond AGOA. A special thank you to @KLGaither , President of the U.S.-Africa Business Center, for delivering a comprehensive briefing and sharing valuable insights from Washington on the future direction of U.S. trade policy, emerging bilateral frameworks, and what this transition means for businesses operating in and with Kenya. We were also honored to have strong representation from AmCham leadership and task forces, including: · Daniel Ngumy, @alnafrica , AmCham Board Vice President · John Kalibo, @PVHCorp , Co-Chair, AmCham Manufacturing Task Force · Michael Murungi, @Google, Co-Chair, AmCham Digital Economy Task Force · Nyawira Njeru, @Hologic , Chair, AmCham Health Task Force We are grateful to all our members for their active participation and thoughtful contributions. Your perspectives remain critical as we collectively shape private-sector advocacy priorities and strengthen U.S.–Kenya commercial ties in an increasingly dynamic global environment. As momentum builds around new trade frameworks and the modernization of the AGOA, continued collaboration between business and policy leaders will be key to unlocking new opportunities for growth, investment, and shared prosperity.