The Edmonton and Winchmore Hill MP has been sent on a mission to boost trade with Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda

Edmonton and Winchmore Hill MP Kate Osamor has been named by the government as the UK’s trade envoy to East Africa.

The Labour MP’s role will involve identifying trade and investment opportunities in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.

Osamor is one of 32 new trade envoys recently announced by Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds as part of the government’s economic growth plan to “drive UK exports and investment as the government pulls every lever available to drive economic growth”.

The 32 parliamentarians are drawn from across the political spectrum and have been assigned target markets across six continents, with each identified as “presenting significant potential for growing UK trade”.

Reynolds said: “Trade and investment are key to delivering economic growth, the number one mission of this government and a key part of our plan for change. That’s why I’ve launched a new team of trade envoys, who will use their experience, expertise and knowledge to unlock new markets around the world for British businesses, drumming up investment into the UK and ultimately driving economic growth.”

Responding to news of her appointment, Osamor said: “I look forward to working closely with our partners to strengthen our ties. Together, we can enhance trade, foster collaboration, and create opportunities for shared prosperity.”

In a statement, the British High Commission in Kenya said: “Kate Osamor will be working to identify trade and investment opportunities between the UK and Kenya, to drive growth and create jobs.”

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