EAC Recognises 16 Women Entrepreneurs Championing Regional Trade at the 26th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair
East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 5th November, 2026 — Sixteen women entrepreneurs from the eight East African Community (EAC) Partner States have been recognised as Champion Mentees under the East African Women in Trade Champions Initiative (EAWiTCI) for their leadership, resilience and contribution to regional trade and economic integration.
The award ceremony took place during the 26th EAC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair and Exhibition at the Gikondo Expo Grounds in Kigali, Rwanda. The recognition followed the successful completion of a six-month mentorship and capacity-development programme designed to strengthen the mentees’ understanding of EAC trade policies, regional market opportunities and cross-border trade procedures.
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