Moreover, fish exports could bring in precious foreign exchange. Nevertheless, there are several technical problems to be resolved before the full potential of the region as a major exporter of fish and fish products can be realised. Chief among these challenges is the standardisation and harmonisation of the sanitary and phytosanitary standards according to guidelines and recommendations of the World Trade Organisation. The focus is on projects dealing with democratisation and conflict management. Egypt, for example, can import Kenyan soda ash, a critical component in the production of soap, detergents and glass.
Many Egyptian products are readily available in Kenyan markets.
In Egypt, you have seasonal fruits. We in Kenya grow fruits throughout the year. Egyptian companies are making important inroads into Africa. The Egypt-East Africa conglomeration of 20 Egyptian companies recently acquired a warehouse in Nairobi. Ibrahim Kamel's South-South Corporation is also a pioneer in the field.