Kenya: Mombasa Hosts Global Maritime Security Conference Amid Turbulence in Shipping and Trade Routes

Maritime security experts, government officials and international partners from across Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and Europe have gathered in Mombasa for a high-level… Read more »

Kenya: Bumpa Enters Kenya to Tap Growing SME Digital Commerce Market

Nigerian business management platform Bumpa has entered the Kenyan market, targeting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) seeking to digitize operations, manage sales… Read more »

Kenya: Illicit Alcohol Trade Now a National Security Threat Linked to Organised Crime - Police

Kenya's illicit alcohol trade has evolved into a major national security threat linked to organised crime, drug trafficking, corruption and money laundering. Read more »

East Africa: EAC Ministry Urges Tax Alignment to Prevent Trade Disputes

East African Community Affairs Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu has called on the National Assembly to expedite the amendment of national tax laws to align with community… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Arrives in Oslo for Talks On Trade, Climate and Investment

President William Ruto has arrived in Oslo, Norway, for an official visit aimed at strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Kenya and the Kingdom of Norway. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Launches Kenya-Benelux Chamber to Boost Trade, Investment

President William Ruto has officiated the launch of the Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Brussels, a move aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between Kenya and the… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Launches Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Brussels

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 8 -- President William Ruto has launched the Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce (KBCC) in Brussels, urging European investors to use Kenya as a strategic… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Begins Europe Tour Focused On Trade, Investment and Export Growth

President William Ruto has departed for an official tour of Europe aimed at attracting foreign investment, expanding export markets for Kenyan products and strengthening bilateral… Read more »

Africa: Ruto Urges African Businesses to Prioritise Intra-Africa Trade At Kenya-South Africa Business Forum

President William Ruto has challenged African businesses and entrepreneurs to stop looking overseas for markets and begin trading more aggressively in Africa. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, South Africa Sign 6 Deals Including Pact On Trade Facilitation

Kenya and South Africa on Thursday signed six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at deepening trade, maritime connectivity, skills development and cultural cooperation. Read more »

East Africa: NCBA, Diplomats Map Trade-Linked Sector Entry Strategies Across East Africa

NCBA Group, alongside diplomatic trade commissioners, ambassadors and investors from more than 20 countries are exploring sector-driven entry strategies into East Africa's… Read more »

Kenya: New Packaging Technology Promises to Cut Losses for Kenyan Flower Exporters

Every day, millions of Kenyan roses begin a journey of more than 6,000 kilometres to flower markets across Europe. Read more »

Kenya: Israel Eyes Bigger Role in Expanding Global Markets for Kenyan Flower Exports

Israel is seeking to deepen its agricultural partnership with Kenya by leveraging its global trade networks and technological expertise to help expand international market access… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Bets On Aviation Reforms to Secure Bigger Share of Global Flower Market

Kenya is positioning the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the revitalization of Kenya Airways (KQ) at the center of a broader strategy to strengthen its… Read more »

Africa: Africa Urged to Fix Logistics Gaps to Unlock Markets for Smallholder Farmers

Agricultural experts, lenders and corporate executives are calling for increased investment in rural logistics and transport systems across Africa, warning that weak infrastructure… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Seeks Fast-Tracked Meat Export Deal With China Under Zero-Tariff Trade Framework

Kenya is seeking to fast-track the finalisation of a major meat export agreement with China covering beef, pork, poultry and mutton as Nairobi moves to expand access to the Chinese… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto, Tokayev Pledge Stronger Kenya-Kazakhstan Trade Ties

Kenya and Kazakhstan have pledged to turn trade and investment ties into concrete commercial partnerships that help in driving prosperity of the two nations. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, Kazakhstan Sign Trade and Technology Deals During Ruto State Visit

Kenya and Kazakhstan have signed a series of strategic bilateral agreements covering trade, transport, mining, space technology, ICT, tourism, and climate cooperation during… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Says Kazakhstan Visit Meant to Deepen Kenya Trade and Diplomatic Ties

President William Ruto has described his state visit to Kazakhstan as "deliberate and intentional," saying it is aimed at elevating diplomatic and economic ties between Nairobi and… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Arrives in Kazakhstan for State Visit to Deepen Trade, Technology Ties

President William Ruto on Tuesday arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, for a two-day State Visit focused on strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between Kenya and the Central… Read more »

East Africa: Tanzania Accused of Ignoring EAC Court Order On Match Imports

Tanzanian authorities have been accused of defying an order issued by the East African Court of Justice suspending a controversial excise duty on Kenyan-made safety matches. Read more »

East Africa: EAC Court Blocks Tanzania From Taxing Kenyan Matches

The East African Court of Justice has temporarily stopped Tanzania from collecting an excise duty on Kenyan-made safety matches, in a case that raises fresh questions over trade… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Tea Farmers Secure Global Market Access in France Deal

Kenyan specialty tea farmers are set to access premium international markets following a new export and marketing agreement involving French tea company Palais des Thés,… Read more »

Kenya: Africa-China Investment and Trade Conference to Strengthen Economic Ties

The inaugural Africa-China Investment and Trade Conference (ACIC) will be held in Guangdong Province, bringing together senior government officials, entrepreneurs, traders and… Read more »

East Africa: Karugu Highlights Isebania-Sirari Osbp As Key Gateway to EAC Trade Growth

The Principal Secretary, Caroline Karugu, has underscored the strategic importance of the Isebania-Sirari One-Stop Border Post (OSBP), describing it as a crucial gateway linking… Read more »