East Africa is set to remain the fastest-growing region in the continent, driven by trade, infrastructure, and tech advancements, despite challenges like rising debt and high inflationEast Africa is set to remain the fastest-growing region in the continent, driven by trade, infrastructure, and tech advancements, despite challenges like rising debt and high inflationGatsby Africa's work focuses on supporting economic transformation. We work to transform specific sectors directly and seek to empower governments to transform sectors themselves. Our programmes are long-term and take a systemic approach, as such ambitious change is complex and needs time. For nearly two decades, from the early 2000s onwards, the region had been sustaining a high level of economic growth, driven by large-scale infrastructure projects and a burgeoning service sector, while agriculture. As the global economy continues to navigate post-pandemic fragmentation, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical realignments, East Africa is consolidating its position as the continent's primary growth engine. According to the United Nations' World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026, East. This report offers a timely and insightful examination of the key economic trends, social dynamics, and emerging challenges shaping Eastern Africa amidst a highly uncertain global context.