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California-Kenya Trade Mission
We are bringing a vetted California delegation to the AMCHAM US-EAST Africa Trade & Investment Forum as part of a curated package designed to build deep connections that drive real returns and real impact for Africa and the Diaspora.
2026 Theme: Advancing Mutual Prosperity Through Trade and Investment
The AmCham Business Summit is a strategic advocacy and commercial platform developed to facilitate increased two-way trade and investment between the U.S. and East Africa.
The Summit enables exploration of opportunities and solutions for enhancing two-way trade and investment across policy frameworks, market access, innovation ecosystems, financing mechanisms, and social impact.
Featured episode
Lydia Idem - Fueling Africa’s Future Through Venture Capital 🌍
As COO of LoftyInc Capital and founder of FM Capital Group, Lydia has spent her career empowering entrepreneurs and driving economic transformation across Africa and the Diaspora. With 25+ years in trading and investment management, she has overseen millions in capital, helping businesses scale and communities grow.
From her first investments in high school to backing Africa’s most promising startups, Lydia has been recognized by outlets like FORBES, Yahoo! Finance, and CNNMoney. In this conversation, she breaks down the realities of venture capital in emerging markets, the power of strategic investments, and the key lessons she’s learned navigating the world of finance and entrepreneurship.