24/09/2025
The 21 Member States of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) will converge at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Nairobi, from 7th–9th October 2025 for the 24th Heads of State and Government Summit.
The high-level gathering will be preceded by two key events:
The COMESA Business Forum on 7th October, which will bring together business leaders, policymakers, and investors to explore trade and investment opportunities across the region.
The Council of Ministers for Foreign Affairs Meeting on 8th October, where ministers will deliberate on regional integration and cooperation matters ahead of the Summit.
During the Summit, Kenya will assume the rotating Chairmanship of COMESA from Burundi, underscoring the country’s central role in advancing regional trade, integration, and sustainable development.