Jokki Mungai

Working mom of four. Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa.

[Larry Madowo @LarryMadowo]

Madina Okot is going to Atlanta! From Mumias Kenya 🇰🇪 to the WNBA 🇺🇸

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

Congratulations, Duncan Onyango @thedunne, for the recognition as one of the Top 100 Kenyans in 2024. Well deserved. @pobath @Gabnegatu @PatriciaOjangole @AnnMbiruru

[Ahmed Farah HSC @AhmedFarah__]

Great interaction with @DrMukhisaKituyi on the sidelines of #ATDF2024 on the role of @TradeMarkAfrica, @kenya_chamber and Kenyan private sector in promoting intra-African trade

@AfCFTA

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

#ATDF2024 “To enhance intra-African trade, we need to use the opportunities brought about by digitalisation to simplify interactions, foster trust and make trade across borders cost-effective. These initiatives may be facing some challenges, but this doesn’t mean we stop. We need to start somewhere, by integrating digital platforms for efficiency and connecting Africa. Let’s collaborate to make it happen.”

— Ms. Annerose Ngemu, Senior Manager, Digital Business (Global Trade)

@afreximbank
@africatradegate

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

#ATDF2024 “Digitalisation can be a powerful booster for trade. Africa now has visibility on the global stage.”

— Pascal Lamy, President, Paris Peace Forum and Former WTO Director-General

@PascalLamyEU
@ParisPeaceForum
@wto

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

#ATDF2024 “We are working towards rolling out a digital transformation strategy that will harmonise coordination of various elements, including trade. Significant progress has been made in the trade sector. Our goal is to remove cross-border trade barriers. We are also focusing on data protection and privacy to ensure safe trade.”

— Annette Mutaawe, Deputy Secretary-General, East African Community Secretariat

@SMannette1 @jumuiya @Trade_Kenya @RwandaTrade @mtic_uganda @ViwandaBiashara

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

#ATDF2024 “Digitisation plays a critical role, particularly in AI, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things. We haven’t fully explored these technologies yet, and we should do so to understand how they work.
We also need communities to adopt payment systems, so we don’t have to reinvent the wheel.
The potential for intra-Africa trade is enormous, but we need connectivity to unlock it.
Why don’t we establish non-stop border posts to enable seamless digital trade and allow goods to move across borders without stopping?”

— Amb. Erastus Mwencha, Former Secretary-General, COMESA

@Erastus_Mwencha
@COMESA_HQ
@KeEquityBank
@_AfricanUnion
@mtic_uganda
@Trade_Kenya
@ViwandaBiashara

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

#ATDF2024 “What we have learnt from Europe that perhaps Africa can emulate is that regional economic communities (RECs) and a digital single market are the building blocks for continental integration. This will be a major enabler for the actualisation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).” - Belén Calvo Uyarra, European Union Ambassador to Rwanda.

@BelenCalvoEU
@EUinRW
@jumuiya
@RwandaTrade
@RCBrwanda

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

#ATDF2024 “We need to address security threats to enable proper trade. Many countries are focused on politics, while we should be focusing on the economy. When prosperity is shared across borders, everyone becomes invested in protecting peace. We should make economics the anchor of politics.”

— Dr. Ozonnia Ojielo, UN Resident Coordinator and Chairperson of the Development Partners Forum

@ozonnia @UNRwanda @RwandaTrade @RCBrwanda @jumuiya

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

In an early morning discussion today at #ATDF2024 the @EUinRW Ambassador to Rwanda @BelenCalvoEU shared insights on how regional collaborations can grow and thrive, drawing on the #EuropeanUnion’s own journey toward integration. She emphasised the EU's commitment to unlocking economic opportunities through partnerships not just within the EU but also in #Africa seeing it as a shared pathe.

@BelenCalvoEU touched on the transformative impact of digitalisation, explaining how, for example it has reshaped how countries within the EU trade with each other. She shared how by defining a Digital Single Market, the EU has tackled issues such as secure financial flows and robust data protection—elements she described as the "lifeblood" of digitalisation of trade effort; and which provide lessons for other REC's.
Emphasizing that these digital strides are not just technical achievements but that they are important in supporting the ease of doing business, like through electronic contracts. These innovations, could offer valuable lessons for Africa’s own regional integration efforts, painting a picture of a more connected and economically vibrant continent. The Ambassador was joined in this discussion by @jumuiya 's @SMannette1 @Erastus_Mwencha @jasbedikenya @PascalLamyEU UN's @ozonnia

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

Regional economic communities (RECs) and a digital single market have been instrumental in Europe’s success. Africa can adopt this model to fully actualize the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Let’s work together for a connected, prosperous continent.
#ATDF2024 #DigitalTrade

@BelenCalvoEU
@EUinRW
@jumuiya
@RwandaTrade
@RCBrwanda

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

A special session was held today at the ongoing #ATDF2024 on the place of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and Artificial Intelligence in enhancing transparency, efficiency, and trust in customs operations. The session explored the avenues of integrating AI solutions in customs operations to increase revenue, empower human decision making and optimise efficiency.

Speakers shared insights from @KRACorporate, @rrainfo, @AGLgroup_as well as the @jumuiya on the successful use of digital technology in enhancing operational efficiency in Customs management.

From the experiences, the consensus was that embracing digital innovations can enhance efficiency, security and transparency in trade, driving Africa’s competitiveness in the global market.

The panelists for the session were: @Rosine_Uwamar00, David Smason (CEO, Cargo Seer), @nezaonline, Roger Nkubito, Managing Director @AGLgroup_, @BusingyeFlavia, @albertatambo

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

At the #ATDF2024, @MFASustGrowth, Under Secretary for Development Policy @DanishMFA, highlighted the positive impact of digital transformation in logistics and customs, particularly for trade with neighbouring countries. He noted that Denmark, as part of the EU’s common market, had developed its logistics sector significantly and now aims to expand these best practices to Africa.

@MFASustGrowth spoke during a session chaired by former @UNCTAD Secretary General @MukhisaKituyiKe. The panel comprised of policy leaders from regional communities and global private sector representatives among them @SMannette1, @dominicmcvey, @MkindiJackie, @SyoumMulualem and @AhmedFarah__

The session dissected the future trajectory of border management 2.0, venturing beyond the concept of One Stop Borders to No Stop Borders. Speakers envisioned a continent interconnected by ideas and opportunities, rather than constrained by borders.

@taha_tanzania, @aetradegroup, @kenya_chamber @eacsof, @jumuiya

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

This afternoon at the #ATDF2024, the Trade Logistics Information Pipeline (TLIP) developed by TMA, @iota and @KRACorporate was presented. TLIP envisions a world where trade flows seamlessly, free from the time-consuming paper-based processes.

Daniel Wilcox from @UKinKenya emphasised the importance of trust in the evolving landscape of global trade. He elaborated how the @TLIP_io underlying technology and principles offer a new paradigm for secure and reliable data exchange.

Armed with insights from the implementation of TLIP, discussants - @FrankMatsaert, @KBotwright, @Ericksirali, Raphel Kiptis and @enrikush - dissected the various layers of trust, from policy frameworks and technical assurances to the political will, that are essential for successful digital transitions.

@InstituteGC, @wef, @KenTrade_G2B, @FCDOGovUK, @adhisnalo

[Jokki Mungai @Joqqi]

Trust between countries where goods originate and are destined for is key to transformative digital innovations and #TLIP has the potential for scale touching on market access, reduced cost and time to trade and move goods across borders @TradeMarkAfrica, @Ericksirali #ATDF2024

[Jokki Mungai @Joqqi]

Ecosystems of trust and the #TLIP solution with @TradeMarkAfrica and @iota touching on traceability through accessible, verifiable, interoperable, non political and secure systems - the solution is scalable and can be transformative @Ericksirali, @FrankMatsaert #ATDF2024

[Jokki Mungai @Joqqi]

Inclusion is a common thread at the #ATDF2024, from MSMEs and women to youth with a focus on digital solutions for trade, market access and business growth. @TradeMarkAfrica @Ericksirali @HangiMonica @gatuheirwe1 @anatariaU

[Jokki Mungai @Joqqi]

And services are the glue in our economies in view of production considering value addition, trade facilitation and payments, going beyond tourism to cover financial services and telecom to logistics, and education, among others. @JoyKategekwa, @TradeMarkAfrica #ATDF2024

[Jokki Mungai @Joqqi]

@LolaEkugo speaks on homegrown innovation and collaboration localized to countries and regions, building digital infrastructure, developing and retaining talent and entrepreneurship and addressing policy, regulations and governance in tech at #ATDF2024 with @TradeMarkAfrica

[Jokki Mungai @Joqqi]

Increasing mkt access, data governance, facilitating digital trade, data governance for cross border data transfer and protection, enhancing consumer and business protection and digital trade inclusion- some highlights from Dr. Dirk te Velde at the ATDF2024 with @TradeMarkAfrica