Kenyan companies have been challenged to invest in the central African region to expand trade and cultural ties between the Eastern and Central African countries.
Kenya’s Ambassador to DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Gabon and Central African Republic, Dr George Masafu, said Equity Bank has, for instance, acquired majority shareholding in Pro Credit, one of the biggest banks in the region. “It will be the first Kenyan financial institution in DRC and it will help businessmen expand their interests in the region,” he said on the sidelines of the 11th All Africa Games, which ended in Brazzaville on Saturday.
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