Opinion Piece: Lord Marland and Lord Boateng call for UK to utilise Commonwealth opportunities

Lord Marland and Lord Boateng have written an opinion piece on steps the UK can take to invigorate the Commonwealth as an unrivalled platform for trade and international influence. Writing in the Express, they comment: “From freer trade to smarter aid, and from geopolitical influence to a redoubt against rising authoritarianism, the Commonwealth is a… Continue reading Opinion Piece: Lord Marland and Lord Boateng call for UK to utilise Commonwealth opportunities

CWEIC celebrates Commonwealth Day

Today the Commonwealth unites in celebration to mark Commonwealth Day. Since 1977, the second Monday of March serves an opportunity to celebrate the shared values and principles that bind 56 diverse member states together. This is the first Commonwealth Day since the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the first presided over by… Continue reading CWEIC celebrates Commonwealth Day

CWEIC celebrates International Women’s Day 2023

Throughout the Commonwealth, and beyond, CWEIC is honoured to meet remarkable women in business who are breaking barriers in spite of the inherent difficulties they may face. To celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th of March, we spoke to women from the #CWEIC network to learn more about their experiences as a woman in… Continue reading CWEIC celebrates International Women’s Day 2023

TPP celebrates implementation of their Electronic Health Record System for the Jamaican Ministry of Health

CWEIC celebrates TPP’s success in Jamaica as they roll out their electronic health record system, SystmOne, across the country. TPP signed the contract with the Ministry of Health at a ceremony at Spanish Town Hospital. SystmOne is a pioneering clinical system which supports TPP’s vision of a ‘one patient, one record’ model of healthcare. Using… Continue reading TPP celebrates implementation of their Electronic Health Record System for the Jamaican Ministry of Health

Lord Marland called upon The President of Kenya, HE Dr William Ruto

Lord Marland was honoured to call upon H.E. Dr William Samoui Ruto, CGH, President of the Republic of Kenya when he visited Nairobi, ahead of the launch of the East and Central Africa Hub. Lord Marland was accompanied by H.E. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary of the Republic of Kenya and Dr James Mwangi CBS,… Continue reading Lord Marland called upon The President of Kenya, HE Dr William Ruto

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) launches its East and Central Africa Hub in Nairobi

CWEIC is delighted to share that we have officially launched our East and Central Africa Hub in Nairobi in partnership with Equity Group Holdings. To mark the launch, a special launch event was held in Nairobi, convening senior business and government leaders to celebrate the occasion and learn more about the role CWEIC will play… Continue reading The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) launches its East and Central Africa Hub in Nairobi

Lord Marland speaks to NTV Kenya ahead of the East and Central Africa Hub Launch

Ahead of the launch of the East and Central Africa Hub in Nairobi, Lord Marland spoke to NTV Kenya (Nation Media Group) about the trade and investment benefits the new hub will bring to the region, and how the AfCFTA signals the commitment to development through increased global trade. Watch the full interview via the… Continue reading Lord Marland speaks to NTV Kenya ahead of the East and Central Africa Hub Launch

Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, Hon Musalia Mudavadi hosts Lord Marland ahead of East Africa Hub Launch

Lord Marland was honoured to call upon HE Honourable Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary of the Republic of Kenya, ahead of the East and Central Africa Hub Launch on Wednesday in Nairobi. Dr James Mwangi, CEO of Equity Group Holdings was also present as the Chair of the new hub. Conversations centred around how to… Continue reading Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, Hon Musalia Mudavadi hosts Lord Marland ahead of East Africa Hub Launch

Lord Marland visits Kakira Sugar Factory owned by the Madhvani Group in Jinja, Uganda

Lord Marland visited the sugar complex in Kakira, located on the shores of Lake Victoria. The factory has been in operation since the 1930s and provides thousands of jobs. CWEIC would like to thank Kamlesh Madhvani and Mayur Madhvani, Joint Directors of Madhvani Group for their hospitality

Samantha Cohen CVO, CWEIC Envoy for Australasia and the Pacific visits Victorian Chamber of Commerce

CWEIC’s envoy for Australasia and the Pacific, Samantha Cohen CVO, was delighted to call upon the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Victorian Chamber and CWEIC are actively engaged to strengthen trade links between Victoria and the Commonwealth in the lead up to the 2026 Commonwealth Games which will take place across the State of… Continue reading Samantha Cohen CVO, CWEIC Envoy for Australasia and the Pacific visits Victorian Chamber of Commerce