Burundi business leaders make fresh appeal amid Ruto orders on foreign-owned entities

Burundi's private sector has called for urgent measures to eliminate non-tariff barriers, reduce logistics costs and improve the business environment to unlock greater trade and investment within the East African Community. The call was made during the EABC CEO–Trade & Investment Roundtable held in Bujumbura, bringing together government officials, chief executives, business associations and development partners.

The meeting was convened by the EABC in partnership with the Federal Burundi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as part of consultations ahead of the East Africa CEO & Investment Forum 2026, scheduled for September 17–18, 2026.

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