Ahmed Farah is an accomplished trade and investment policy expert with over 20 years of leadership experience across East Africa and other African markets. He holds a Master’s in International Development from the University of Manchester and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from Kenyatta University. He is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA K) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), with additional qualifications in corporate governance and strategic leadership. He has played a pivotal role in translating regional and continental trade commitments—including the East African Community (EAC) integration agenda and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)—into practical reforms that reduce trade costs and expand market access for businesses.