- KICC, Nairobi | Kenya
- enquiries@tripartitesummit.go.ke
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The Summit is a high-level regional forum that brings together three major African regional blocs—Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), East African Community (EAC), and Southern African Development Community (SADC)—to advance economic integration, promote intra-regional trade, and foster sustainable development across member states.
The TFTA is a joint initiative of COMESA, EAC, and SADC aimed at creating a single, expanded market by integrating the three regional blocs. It seeks to enhance trade competitiveness, reduce trade barriers, and harmonize trade policies and regulations.
The Summit will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 26–28 May 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
The Government of Kenya is hosting the Summit in collaboration with the COMESA, EAC and SADC Secretariats.
Participants can register online through the official Summit website:
www.tripartitesummit.go.ke
The Summit is expected to deliver:
● A Summit Declaration reaffirming commitment to TFTA implementation
● Strategic directives on market access, trade remedies, and dispute resolution
● A roadmap for the harmonization of customs procedures and standards
● Endorsement of priority infrastructure and industrial development initiatives
● Decisions on the operational framework of the TFTA Secretariat
Most nationalities are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) prior to travelling via:www.etakenya.go.ke.
Applicants are advised to apply at least 7–14 days before travel.
Citizens of East African Community (EAC) member states are exempted from this requirement.