AfriTrade Consulting Group

12/03/2026

Our client OKALA is seeking a Country Director in Kenya.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned professional with:

✅ 8+ years of progressive leadership experience
✅ Strong expertise in ESIA, biodiversity, IFC PS6, and sustainability frameworks
✅ A track record of driving growth and delivering measurable results
✅ Proven stakeholder engagement and established networks across Kenya's environmental and regulatory ecosystem, including government and private sector partners

AfriTrade Consulting Group is committed to identifying exceptional talent, building strong teams, and enabling growth across Africa.

This search is managed exclusively by AfriTrade Recruit.

Please click here to apply: https://lnkd.in/d-Q_rKK3

22/04/2025

📣 We’re excited to be part of 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶 2025 — and we’re inviting you to visit us at Booth B21!

As AfriTrade Consulting Group, we’ve been at the forefront of shaping Africa’s textile and leather value chains — from policy to production. Whether you're a manufacturer, investor, designer, or development partner, let’s talk about how we can grow together.

✅ Learn more about our work on Kenya’s Cotton, Textile, and Apparel (CTA) Policy
✅ Explore partnership opportunities
✅ Join the conversation on sustainable industrialisation in Africa

📍 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 | 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 24–26, 2025
🧭 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗕21

Let’s connect. Let’s collaborate. Let’s build.

19/02/2025

𝗡𝗮𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮’𝘀 𝗖𝗧𝗔 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆

Last week, AfriTrade Consulting Group, in collaboration with representatives from the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry – State Department for Industry – convened in Naivasha for an intensive week-long report writing workshop on the Cotton, Textile, and Apparel (CTA) public participation process.

This milestone workshop followed an extensive public participation exercise conducted across all 47 counties, clustered into 16 regions. Teams comprising representatives from the State Department for Industry and AfriTrade engaged directly with stakeholders in Kisii, Kisumu, Bungoma, Kitale, Turkana, Garissa, Malindi, Kilifi, Mombasa, Voi, Wote, Isiolo, Meru, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Nairobi.

Key highlights of the retreat:
✅ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Feedback from public forums and written submissions was reviewed and integrated.
✅ 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: The workshop focused on documenting insights and recommendations from stakeholders nationwide.
✅ 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀: The refined draft CTA Policy will reflect the collective voice of stakeholders, paving the way for a stronger and more sustainable value chain.

This collaborative effort underscores the Ministry's and AfriTrade’s shared commitment to 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴—ensuring the final policy addresses challenges, fosters innovation, and creates opportunities across Kenya’s textile and apparel sectors.

As we move forward, we remain focused on delivering a policy framework that supports Kenya’s aspirations for a thriving and competitive CTA industry.

18/02/2025

As H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf assumes leadership of the African Union Commission, Africa faces a decisive moment for growth and unity. His vision—centered on accelerating AfCFTA implementation and fostering regional stability—presents immense opportunities for both public and private sectors.

For governments, it’s a chance to align policies with a unified trade agenda. For businesses, it’s the promise of thriving in a more integrated and stable continent.

At AfriTrade, we’re eager to see how this leadership drives transformative change for Africa’s economy and its people.

What are your thoughts on Africa’s next chapter under Youssouf’s leadership?

Dive into our insights here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/afritrade-consulting-group_afritrade-pulsemahmoud-ali-youssouf-activity-7297582099971104769-Nl2h?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAzW0bQBKg5cBYIx1-i3iv1cLo-ZdPiG92I

As H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf assumes leadership of the African Union Commission, Africa faces a decisive moment for growth and unity. His vision—centered on accelerating AfCFTA implementation and fostering regional stability—presents immense opportunities for both public and private sectors. For...

05/02/2025

🚨 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘅 𝗔𝗦𝗙𝗪 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶 2025! 🚨

We are proud to announce our strategic partnership with Africa Sourcing & Fashion Week (ASFW) Nairobi 2025!

As AfriTrade Consulting Group continues to lead the charge in 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, this collaboration with Trade & Fairs East Africa will unlock new opportunities for Africa’s textile and leather industries.

With Kenya advancing its 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹 (𝗖𝗧𝗔) 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆, ASFW Nairobi presents a 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 to bridge policymakers, industry players, investors, and global buyers—driving sustainability, innovation, and economic growth in the region.

📍 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: April 24-26, 2025
📍 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi

This is more than just an event—it’s a movement to 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲.

Join us as we shape the future of Africa’s fashion and sourcing industries!

24/01/2025

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗚𝗢𝗔 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽!

As the 𝗔𝗚𝗢𝗔 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽, hosted by Strathmore University's School of Law, comes to a close, we’re thrilled to announce that our 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. Tomasz Milej, will be taking the stage this afternoon at the Strathmore University Law School Policy Innovation Centre.

With AGOA’s renewal at a crossroads, this powerful plenary session brings together thought leaders and key African voices to discuss the continent’s trade future. Prof. Milej, a leading authority on trade law and policy, joins an impressive panel of trailblazers to chart pathways for Africa’s positioning in the global trade arena.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗷 𝗮𝗿𝗲:
• Dennis Muhambe – Deputy Director, State Department for Foreign Affairs
• Jaswinder (Jas) Bedi, EBS, MBS. – Board Chair, Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) & Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), Vice Chair of East African Business Council (EABC)
• 𝗗𝗿. Witney Schneidman – CEO, Schneidman & Associates; Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs

📅 Date: 24th January 2025
📍 Venue: Strathmore Law School Policy Innovation Centre (Hybrid)
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
🔗 Virtual Link: https://bit.ly/4a6Fh6c

Will Africa seize this opportunity to redefine its global trade partnerships? This is a conversation you definitely don’t want to miss!

23/01/2025

𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽'𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮

President Trump's flurry of executive orders has sent ripples across the globe—and Africa is no exception. From climate commitments to trade and energy policies, these shifts present both challenges and opportunities for the continent.

Key insights:
➡️ What the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement could mean for Africa’s climate finance.
➡️ The ripple effects of a renewed focus on U.S. energy production on African oil-exporting nations.
➡️ How immigration restrictions might impact economic ties and the diaspora’s role.
➡️ The urgent need for Africa to pivot towards self-reliance in light of foreign aid uncertainty.

🔎 Dive deeper into these strategic insights in the latest edition of AfriTrade Pulse. As Africa navigates these changing dynamics, regional collaboration, innovation, and resilience will be key to unlocking opportunities.

What’s your take on these developments? Let’s discuss.

15/01/2025

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮

This week, AfriTrade had the privilege of hosting TradeLab research students from Kenyatta University School of Law and Strathmore Law School at our offices. Under the expert guidance of Prof. Tomasz Milej and this year's Teaching Assistant and Coordinator, Imanuel Fwamba Barasa, the team is undertaking a groundbreaking project: assessing the legal viability of establishing a 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘂𝗺-𝗜𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 in Kenya.

🔍 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀:

• Analyzing Kenya's legal framework for such an initiative.
• Exploring environmental and community considerations.
• Proposing policy interventions to align with global best practices.

This collaboration underscores AfriTrade’s commitment to fostering innovative solutions that align with Kenya’s sustainability goals and unlock its industrial potential.

👏 Kudos to these brilliant young minds for taking on this critical task. Together, we are paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future.

13/01/2025

𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗮’𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮

As Ghana navigates a challenging economic landscape, newly-elected President John Dramani Mahama faces a decisive moment. With double-digit inflation, a ballooning debt-to-GDP ratio, and energy inefficiencies, his administration must implement bold reforms to set the nation on a sustainable growth path.

At AfriTrade, we see immense opportunities under his leadership:
🔹 Harnessing the AfCFTA to enhance trade and value-added exports.
🔹 Leveraging Ghana’s diaspora to attract remittances and investments.
🔹 Expanding green energy projects to align with global climate goals.
🔹 Empowering Ghana’s tech-savvy youth to drive innovation and job creation.

Ghana’s success could serve as a beacon for the continent, showing how strategic leadership and collaboration can turn challenges into opportunities.

What do you think Mahama’s presidency will mean for Ghana’s future? Let’s discuss how Ghana’s leadership journey will shape Africa’s economic destiny.

African Union | Ecowas - Cedeao | World Bank | International Monetary Fund | African Export Import Bank - Afreximbank | African Development Bank Group | African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat | Ghana Investment Promotion Centre - GIPC | TradeMark Africa | Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry

01/01/2025

𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦𝗔!

As we step into 2025, we’re thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter for AfriTrade Consulting Group: We’ve landed in the USA!

With our new office, we’re bridging the gap between Africa and the United States, unlocking opportunities for businesses, investors, and organizations on both continents.

The African market is brimming with potential, and now is the time to connect, invest, and grow together.

📩 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸!

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