October 09, 2022
Kenya: Ruto Says Border Restrictions Hampering Free Trade, Movement
President William Ruto has said the East African Community (EAC) will only achieve its potential if it eliminates restrictions at the borders inhibiting free trade and the movement… Read more »
October 05, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto Directs Trade Ministry Develop Tea Brand for Farmers Good Returns
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Trade to develop a Kenyan tea brand to guarantee farmers good returns from their labour. Read more »
Kenya: French Chamber of Commerce Commits to Support Kenyan Businesses
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has partnered with the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) to support businesses in Kenya. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Kenya: Trade Ministry Seeks Sh900 Million From Development Partners to Unlock Kenya's Export Potential
The Ministry of Industrialization, Enterprise and Trade is seeking Sh78 million from the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and the exchequer to facilitate the… Read more »
August 28, 2022
Kenya: First Consignment of Fresh Avocados From Kenya Hits Chinese Market
The first consignment of Fresh Avocados from Kenya has hit the Chinese market. Read more »
August 11, 2022
Africa: Continental Free Trade Pact Launch Digital Hub to Ease Trade
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has launched a digital platform aimed at easing trade on the African continent. Read more »
July 24, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Exports First Miraa Batch to Somalia
Kenya is set to export the first batch of miraa to Somalia on Sunday, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has said. Read more »
July 19, 2022
Kenya: Govt Launches Procedures to Secure Borders
The government has launched the the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for points of entry and exit which are geared towards protecting the country's borders and promoting… Read more »
July 15, 2022
Kenya: Kenya, U.S. Launch Trade and Investment Partnership
Kenya and the United States have launched a strategic trade and investment partnership to pursue commitments to boost economic growth, support African regional economic integration… Read more »
July 08, 2022
Kenya: Govt to Assist Millers, Traders Import Cheap Maize
The government has initiated talks with countries in the COMESA region having bumper maize harvests to access cheap maize for the local market. Read more »
July 07, 2022
Kenya: Tea Prices Rises Marginally As Russian Traders Show Support At Auction
The average price of tea sold at the Mombasa auction has increased marginally to USD 2.25(Sh265) from USD2.24 (Sh264) recorded during the previous sale. Read more »
July 06, 2022
Kenya: UK's Trade Envoy to Kenya Theo Clark Resigns
United Kingdom Trade envoy to Kenya Theo Clark has resigned citing lack of confidence in Prime Ministers Boris Johnson's administration which is rocked by scandal. Read more »
Kenya: UK's Trade Envoy to Kenya Theo Clark Resigns
United Kingdom Trade envoy to Kenya Theo Clark has resigned citing lack of confidence in Prime Ministers Boris Johsnon's administration which is rocked by scandal. Read more »
July 05, 2022
Kenya: Munya Defends Sh2 Maize Import Relief
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has defended the Sh2 maize import tax relief saying it is better than nothing. Read more »
Africa: Kenya Surpasses South Africa as Continent's Top Avocado Exporter
Kenya has overtaken South Africa to become Africa's top exporter of avocados. In Central Kenya, where the majority of the country's small-scale avocado farmers are found, coffee… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Bureau of Standards Urges Manufacturers to Adopt New Standards to Boost Trade
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has called on local manufacturers and importers to conform to the 205 new standards which have been developed targeting various products to… Read more »
July 04, 2022
Kenya: Kenya's Imports From South Africa More Than Double to Sh17.7 Billion
Kenya's imports from South Africa more than doubled in the first three months of 2022 after rising by 64 percent to Sh 17.7 billion from Shs10.8 billion reported during a similar… Read more »
July 01, 2022
Kenya: Kenya's Balance of Trade Widens to Sh333.4 Billion
Kenya's trade balance continued to widen in the first quarter of 2022 as the country's imports continued to overshadow exports. Read more »
June 30, 2022
Kenya: Govt Banks on Sh90 Million Business Intelligence Tool to Boost Trade Efficiency
Kenya Trade Network Agency, (KenTrade) has invested Sh90 million in a Business Intelligence (BI) Tool as it seeks to collect big data on Kenya's Import and export trade. Read more »
June 29, 2022
Kenya: Maize Flour Price to Go Down as Govt Removes Tax on Imports
The government has suspended all taxes on maize imported into the country in a bid to boost food security. Read more »
Kenya: Government to Implement AfCFTA Strategy to Boost Country's Trade
The government has embarked on a sensitization campaign countrywide to create awareness amongst the business community on the opportunities offered by the African Continental… Read more »
June 16, 2022
Kenya: Kenya, Zambia Commit to Joint Efforts Towards Removals of Trade Barriers
Kenya and Zambia have agreed to work together towards removing barriers that hinder trade and investment between the people of the two countries. Read more »
June 14, 2022
Kenya: Kenya, U.S. to Restart Trade Talks
Kenya, and the United States have agreed to restart trade talks as ministers meet at the World Trade Organization's 12th Ministerial Conference in Geneva. Read more »
June 10, 2022
Kenya: Khat Trade With Somalia to Resume After New President Agrees to Lift Ban - Munya
There is hope for Kenya Miraa traders after Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya on Friday announced that the new Somali President Hassan Mohamud has agreed to lift the ban on… Read more »
June 07, 2022
Kenya: President Kenyatta Opens the Trade and Development Bank Tower
President Uhuru Kenyatta has opened the Trade and Development Bank in Nairobi, which will serve as the bank's Eastern Africa regional headquarters. Read more »