August 12, 2023
Kenya: We Have a Duty to Increase Intra-Continental Trade - Ruto in Mozambique
The African continent has a duty to make delibarate decisions to increase trade among its nations, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
August 13, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Vows to Eliminate Food Deficit Gobbling Sh500 Billion Annually in Imports
President William Ruto has said the government is working towards eliminating a food deficit costing the country a total sum of Sh500 billion annually in imports. Read more »
August 11, 2023
Kenya: Kenya and Mozambique Sign Eight Cooperative Pacts to Deepen Economic Ties
Kenya and Mozambique have signed eight cooperation agreements in various fields as part of efforts to deepen economic ties between the two countries. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Keen On Increasing Trade Volumes With Mozambique
President William Ruto has said the Government is committed to increasing trade volumes with Mozambique. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Africa: Speaker Wetangula Urges Egypt to Support Africa Free Trade to Achieve Set Targets
The National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula today appealed Egypt to rally behind the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), an agreement that seeks to establish an… Read more »
August 03, 2023
East Africa: Govt Grants Local Sugar Firms Licenses to Import Sugar Out of Comesa
The Government has granted licenses to Kenyan sugar companies to import the commodity out of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Read more »
July 26, 2023
Kenya: Court Extends Orders Barring Government From Importing GMOs
The High Court has extended the orders barring the importation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). Read more »
July 17, 2023
Kenya: Equity Hosts Kenya, DRC Investors Ahead of Trade Missions
Equity Group Holdings hosted a delegation of investors from Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ahead of trade missions. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Africa: Continent Must Support African Export-Import Bank - President Ruto
President William Ruto has asked Africa to support the African Export-Import Bank. Read more »
Kenya: Iranian Firms Sign Exclusive Vehicle Distribution Dealership Pact in Kenya
Quipbank Trust Limited, East Africa's largest equipment sharing platform has signed a partnership with Iranian automobile manufacturers, Zamyad Company and Iran's second-largest… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Kenya: Trade Ministry, Keninvest Host Indonesian Business Delegation
A high-level delegation of Indonesia's business community is in the country to discuss trade partnerships between the two countries. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Kenya: Nairobi to Set Up Industrial Park Along Thika Road to Boost Trade, Employment
The Nairobi County Government is set to create an Aggregated Industrial Park along Thika Road, bringing together various traders and artisans from throughout Nairobi to boost trade… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Seeks to Grow Trade Deal With Iran
Kenya will exploit the strong ties it enjoys with Iran to expand trade. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Exploit Ties With Iran to Expand Trade, President Ruto Says
Kenya will exploit the strong ties it enjoys with Iran to expand trade. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Kenya: UK Trade Body Opens First Nairobi Office With Target on Trade, Training
The United Kingdom's (UK's) trade body, the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT), has opened its first office in Nairobi with a focus on trade and training. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Kenya: DIB Bank Kenya Plans to Bolster Trade Between Kenya and UAE
DIB Bank Kenya seeks to double support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic Partner to Boost Trade, Security
Kenya, Republic of Congo and Central African Republic will join forces in the fight against terrorism and insecurity in the continent. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi to Host AU's High Level Private Sector Meeting
Nairobi will be hosting the African Union's (AU's) High Level Private Sector Forum meeting to boost trade on the continent. Read more »
July 05, 2023
Kenya: Kenya to Host 54 Trade Ministers Meeting for Second Time in Over a Month
Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Moses Kenya has said that Kenya will host the 54th African Trade Ministers Meeting for a second time in just over a month's… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Kenya: Kenya to Host Biggest Global Expo From June 5
Kenyan companies as well as those from around the world will be showcasing their products at the Sarit Center Mall in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto to Ban Imported Shoes in 2 Years
President William Ruto will ban imported shoes in two years to support the local leather industry has been facing cheap products from abroad. Read more »
June 19, 2023
Kenya: President Hails EU Trade Agreement Where Kenya Will Access 27 Countries as Game-Changer
President Ruto has hailed the historic European Union trade agreement as a game-changer since Kenya will now have access to markets in 27 different countries. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Export to the EU to Increase, President Ruto Announces
Kenya's exports to Europe is set to expand following the signing of the European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (EPAs). Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Goods Set to Access EU Market Duty-Free
Kenyan goods will soon access the European Union (EU) market duty-free, helping boost exports to the huge market. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Exports Sh9 Billion Worth of Avocados to China
Exports of avocado to China are starting to pay off, with the value of shipped commodities hitting Sh9 billion in the three months to May 2023. Read more »