East Africa and the Gulf region have always been connected by the Indian Ocean. For centuries, people, goods, ideas, and business relationships moved between the ports of East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Today, this historic connection is becoming more modern, more structured, and more important for regional growth. As the Joint Kenya-Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry, we see logistics corridors as more than transport routes. They are trade bridges. They connect pro

In a boost for regional commerce and economic connectivity this week, Kenya has announced meaningful progress in expanding its rail and port infrastructure to better serve East African trade corridors. Business and trade stakeholders in Nairobi say this development will further enhance Kenya’s role as a central hub between the Arab world and East Africa. A key highlight is the commitment to extend the current rail network from the coast inland, linking port facilities with la