The delegation will attend business to business events, meeting potential local partners as well as members of international financing institutions besides attending expert briefings on the business and political climate, outlining the challenges and opportunities of doing business in East Africa.
The scope of the visit also includes showcasing the strengths and expertise of UK businesses in the renewable energy sector.
Commenting on the visit Minister of State Greg Barker highlighted the East African region’s vast potential for new renewable energy projects that includes wind, solar and geothermal opportunities which make the region a lucrative destination for international investment.
"It will also provide opportunities for a number of key UK players in the renewable energy market to be part of this effort, combining both investors and developers in a dialogue with the region’s most senior policy and decision makers, both political and commercial," said barker.
