The 20th Annual East Africa Business Network (EABN) Trade & Investment Conference is set to take place from September 19–20, 2025, in Irving, Texas, celebrating two decades of fostering economic growth and collaboration.
Under the theme "Twenty Years of Promoting Prosperity," the conference will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to explore trade opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and share innovative strategies for sustainable development. This milestone event offers a platform to network, exchange ideas, and celebrate the achievements of East African businesses worldwide.
Mark your calendar and join us in shaping the future of East Africa’s economic landscape!
Around the world, millions in the diaspora possess valuable skills and networks that could transform their home economies. At TUKOLE, we see the diaspora as a reservoir of talent beyond remittances. Our Diaspora Skills-to-Enterprise Program converts skill mapping into tangible business, investment, and development opportunities.
At Tukole, we believe every Ugandan in the diaspora deserves a pathway to belong, invest, and grow. Cultural Cohorts, launching October 15, 2025, enable small Ugandan groups to connect with the Tukole Business Network, regardless of location, fostering collaboration beyond traditional city associations or cultural groups.
On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 annual fee on new U.S. H-1B visa applications, effective September 21. This significant policy shift primarily impacts new applicants from abroad, while existing visa holders remain exempt, triggering immediate and profound effects on diaspora students, families, and professionals.
Around the world, millions in the diaspora possess valuable skills and networks that could transform their home economies. At TUKOLE, we see the diaspora as a reservoir of talent beyond remittances. Our Diaspora Skills-to-Enterprise Program converts skill mapping into tangible business, investment, and development opportunities.