

About Us
Who We Are
Our mission is to promote trade and investment between the East African Community (EAC) and the rest of the world to improve the quality of life for everyone.
“The East Africa Business Network (EABN) was formally established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit ‘business league’ by business women and men who invest, trade, mentor and coach throughout the entire EAC and around the world to improve the lives and livelihoods of the many diaspora communities collaborating. It has been an 20+ year labor of love for the all-volunteer leadership team to “give back” from Africa to America and all points in-between, regardless of which diverse trade route around the world is taken.
Originally founded as the East African Chamber of Commerce (EACC), 2022 proved to be a growth and transformation year while filing our DBA “EABN” to emphasize our business networking commitment to promote trade and investment between the diaspora communities of EAC and the rest of the world.
Our work centers around introducing and promoting providers, suppliers, investors, manufactures, producers and all other roles in myriad supply chain communities across all industries to each other in order to build and expand sustainable trade with honor, dignity and education on ‘best practices’. Our work reaches far beyond traditional chamber mandates, thus we have pivoted our brand to match the higher calling of simply, socially good business networking for all those wishing to join us is this fresh and expanded journey. Every individual matters and is valued in our network.”
Elsa Juko-McDowell – EABN Chairwoman

2025 Annual Conference
Three Days of Empowering Conversations
Date: 09/25 - 09/27
The East Africa Business Network annual invites you to a gathering of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the East African Community. It's a platform for sharing insights, fostering collaborations, and exploring opportunities for growth and development.

2000+
Friends
30+
Partnerships
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EABN Leadership
Meet the passionate individuals driving the mission of East Africa Business Network and shaping the future of business in the region.

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