Population: 58.63 million people  |  Land area: 582,646 Sq. Kilometres  |  Major Economic activities: Agriculture, Agro processing and fishing

Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is not a landlocked country and has its main access to the sea through its coastal city of Mombasa Port. It has for decades been the major port that links Rwanda, eastern DRC, South Sudan, Uganda and Burundi. However, with improvements in port facilities and efficiency, the Dar-es Salaam Port of Tanzania is gaining a lot of popularity in serving these countries, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

Kenya is predominantly an Agricultural Country with two rainfall patterns a year in the central part of Kenya. This coupled with fertile soils has supported the growth of cash crops such as tea, sugar cane and maize/corn which Kenya is globally known for. Kenya has a vibrant tourism and hospitality industry which also plays a crucial role in its economy. It is pertinent to note that Kenya is home to some of the worlds rare bird species such as the flamingos which have inhabited in vast parts of Nakuru especially around lake Nakuru. Any investment skewed towards uplifting the tourism industry will have great returns on investment.

Population: 74.8 million people  |  Land area: 947,303 square kilometers  |  Major Economic activities: Agriculture, mining, tourism, construction, and manufacturing

Tanzania is a country in East Africa. It is not a landlocked country and has its main access to the sea through its coastal city of Dar-es-salaam Port. For decades Mombasa Port has been the major port serving most of the East Africa countries of Rwanda, Eastern DRC, South Sudan, Uganda and Burundi. However, with improvements in port facilities and efficiency, the Dar-es Salaam Port of Tanzania is gaining a lot of popularity in serving the mentioned countries, but also Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

As of early 2026, Tanzania's economy is experiencing strong, diversified growth, projected to expand by over 6% in 2026. The major economic activities driving this expansion are agriculture, mining, tourism, construction, and manufacturing. Tanzania has invested heavily in improving its road and rail infrastructure to facilitate the internal movement of goods and services within the country.

Tanzania is predominantly an Agricultural Country with two rainfall patterns a year in the Northern part. This coupled with fertile soils has supported the growth of cash crops such as cashew nuts, coffee, cotton, sisal, tea, tobacco, and cocoa. This has driven the agricultural economy, providing roughly 65% of export earnings.

Tanzania is world-renowned for its premier wildlife safaris, notably the Serengeti National Park (famous for the annual Great Migration) and the Ngorongoro Crater, a massive volcanic caldera with dense wildlife. It is also famous for trekking Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa's highest peak), and the tropical beaches of Zanzibar Island. Tanzania hosts a high concentration of threatened species, including the critically endangered Black Rhino, African Wild Dog, and the unique Zanzibar Red Colobus monkey. Key endangered animals include the Abbott's Duiker, Pemba Flying Fox, Rothschild's Giraffe, and Grevy's Zebra, largely protected in national parks like Serengeti, Nyerere, and Mkomazi. Any investment skewed towards uplifting the tourism industry will have great returns on investment.

Population: 14.6 million people  |  Land area: 26,338 Sq. Kilometres  |  Major Economic activities: Agriculture, mining, emerging technology services

Rwanda is a landlocked country in East Africa whose main access to the sea (Indian Ocean) is through Uganda, Kenya to the Mombasa Port. The Dar-es Salaam Port of Tanzania is gaining a lot of popularity of recent due to low port charges and increased efficiency in handling goods. The road infrastructure through Tanzania to the Port has also improved and this gives Rwanda more alternatives to port access.

Rwanda's economy is primarily driven by agriculture, which employs roughly 70-75% of the population, alongside growing services and construction sectors. Major activities include coffee and tea production, subsistence farming, mining (cassiterite, coltan), tourism, and emerging technology services. Agriculture accounts for 33% of GDP, while government initiatives focus on diversifying into a tech-driven economy.

Rwanda has also got a vibrant airline which has made a mark in the region mainly for both passenger and cargo transport. Tourism also plays a crucial role in Rwanda's economy. It is pertinent to note that Rwanda and Uganda are home to some of the worlds endangered species of wildlife such as the Mountain Gorilla Rhino and certain bird species. Any investment in growing the tourism industry will have great returns on investment.

Population: 14.7 million people  |  Land area: 27,834 Sq. Kilometres  |  Major Economic activities: Agriculture and mining

Burundi is a landlocked country in East Africa whose main access to the sea (Indian Ocean) is through Uganda, Kenya to the Mombasa Port. The Dar-es Salaam Port of Tanzania is gaining a lot of popularity of recent due to low port charges and increased efficiency in handling goods. The road infrastructure through Tanzania to the Port has also improved and this gives Rwanda more alternatives to port access.

Burundi's economy is primarily driven by agriculture, which employs over 90% of the population and contributes roughly 30-40% to the GDP. Key activities include subsistence farming (maize, cassava) and cash crops (coffee, tea, cotton), with the service sector, mining (gold, nickel), and small-scale manufacturing representing the rest of the economy. Tourism also plays a crucial role in Burundi's economy.

Population: 12.4 million people  |  Land area: 644,329 Sq. Kilometres  |  Major Economic activities: Oil production

South Sudan's economy is overwhelmingly dependent on oil production, which constitutes over 90% of government revenue and roughly 60% of GDP. The secondary, yet primary livelihood, sector is subsistence agriculture and pastoralism, supporting most of the population.

South Sudan is one of Africa's fastest growing economies with a growth rate of 10.8% in 2025 with a projected increase in 2026. It is a landlocked country in East Africa whose main access to the sea (Indian Ocean) is through Uganda, Kenya to the Mombasa Port. Being the youngest country, South Sudan is a bedrock of opportunities ranging from telecom, ICT, Banking, Agriculture, mining and food processing.

Population: 124 million people (Appx)  |  Land area: 2,345,409 square kilometers  |  Major Economic activities: Mining and Agriculture

The DRC is a country in Central Africa, though under the East African Community. It is not a landlocked country and has its main access to the sea through its coastal city of Moanda/Muanda. The Capital City of Kinshasa is one of the most populated capitals in Africa. With this high population, it brings new investment opportunities in real estate, waste to energy management, agriculture and food processing.

The economy of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is heavily dominated by the extraction sector, specifically mining, which generates the vast majority of export revenue. As a top world producer of cobalt and Africa's largest producer of copper, the DRC relies on these materials for economic stability, alongside significant exports of diamond, gold, and tantalum.

DRC has suitable climate for Agriculture. It also has two rainfall patterns a year and fertile soils. Any investor wishing to invest in DRC has a great likelihood to achieve a great return on investment given the high urban population which acts as immediate market for the produce, access to the sea port to access international markets and favourable climate and fertile soils which require minimal use of fertilizer and irrigation.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) possesses significant natural resources that can be used for manufacturing fertilizer, including phosphate and potential for potash development, positioning it as a prospective fertilizer hub.

Population: 19 million people (Appx)  |  Land area: 637,657 square kilometers  |  Major Economic activities: Mining and Agriculture

As of 2024–2025, Somalia's population is estimated to be approximately 19–19.3 million people, with over 4 million living in the capital city, Mogadishu. The country has a very young population, with about 47% under the age of 15 and a total fertility rate of roughly 5.9 children per woman.

Somalia's economy is predominantly based on agriculture and pastoralism, with livestock exports (36%) and gold (30.6%) driving most export revenue. Remittances from the diaspora, agricultural production, and telecommunications are also critical, with livestock exports and private consumption leading to a 2% GDP growth in 2021. (Source: icdt-cidc.org).

Somalia is a country in the horn of Africa, though under the East African Community. It is not a landlocked country and has its main access to the sea through its coastal city of Mogadishu which harbors Somalia's largest sea Port and access to the Indian Ocean, most important seaport and main economic gateway, located in the capital city. It handles containerized, break-bulk, and liquid cargo, with a capacity of 250,000 TEUs following recent expansions. Somalia is emerging from decades of civil war and is a land of opportunities in all sectors of the economy.