Introduction
This month, East Africa continues to attract significant
investor attention, with major developments across infrastructure,
energy, mining, health, and trade sectors. The African Development
Bank approved USD 76.37 million for Somalia's Road
Infrastructure Programme, enhancing connectivity along the Horn of
Africa corridor and supporting regional trade and community
development. In Tanzania, a USD 1.4 billion minerals deal with the
United States is set to unlock strategic investment opportunities
in nickel, graphite, and LNG, crucial for renewable energy and
battery production. Kenya is reshaping its development financing
through the launch of the National Infrastructure Fund, which
channels privatization proceeds and private capital into roads,
energy, and water projects while expanding energy capacity and
institutional reforms. In Uganda, Blencowe Resources raised USD 4
million to advance its Orom-Cross graphite project, positioning the
country to
