August 01
East Africa: Kenya's Monthly Inflation Eases to 4.3 Percent in July
Kenya's monthly inflation dropped by 0.3 percent to 4.3 percent in July, helped by declining costs of food, electricity, housing, and fuel. Read more »
May 30
Kenya: Women-Owned Firms Open to Intra-African Trade Than Male Ones
Businesses owned by women are more open to intra-African trade than male ones, a new survey shows, highlighting the need for market diversification. Read more »
May 20
Kenya: Kenya, United States Commit to Complete Trade Negotiations
Kenya and the United States of America (USA) have agreed to complete ongoing trade negotiations under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP). Read more »
May 10
Kenya: Mizani Grades Miano As Most Improved Cabinet Secretary
A recent survey has graded Trade and investment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano as the most improved Cabinet Secretary in the past seven months. Read more »
May 07
Kenya: Kenya, Somalia Commits to Enhance Bilateral Relations in Trade Investment
Kenya and Somalia have committed to deepen their bilateral relations and economic ties in trade and investment with a view of boosting the economy of both nations. Read more »
April 26
Kenya: Anti-Counterfeit Body Intensifies Fight Against Illicit Trade
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) is in the process of implementing varied methods to fight trade in illicit goods that costs Kenya upwards of Sh40 billion annually. Read more »
April 23
Kenya: Firm Finds Niche in the Production of Roofing Sheets
While still pursuing her degree in Business Management and Accounting at the University, Hope Tamara joined Imarisha Mabati roofing company as a sales agent. Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Ruto to Be the Chief Guest At Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
President William Ruto is set to embark on a state visit to Zimbabwe this week. Read more »
April 04
Africa: President Ruto Urges African Investors to Take Advantage of AfCFTA
President William Ruto has appealed to African investors and businesspeople to take advantage of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Read more »
March 12
Kenya: Export Authority Picks New CEO
Richard Ipero Omelu has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA), succeeding Aden Hussein, who had been serving in an… Read more »
March 03
Uganda: Completion of Kitale-Endebess-Suam Road to Boost Trade Between Kenya, Uganda
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has asserted that the Completion of Kitale-Endebess-Suam to boost trade between Kenya, and Uganda. Read more »
February 25
Kenya: Gachagua Promises New Measures to Tackle Illicit Alcohol Trade
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said stringent measures will be rolled out to wipe out illicit brews and drugs destroying the lives of hundreds of Kenyans beginning Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Miano Leads Kenya's Delegation to Mc13 Abu Dhabi Conference On Trade Policies
Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano is leading the Kenyan Delegation to the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO)… Read more »
February 20
Kenya: Kebs Bans Importation of Secondhand Evs With Less Than 80pc of Battery Life
The Kenya Bureau of Statistics (KEBs) has issued a notice banning the importation of secondhand electric vehicles (EVs) whose battery life is less than 80 percent. Read more »
Kenya: Army Officers Intecept Uncustomed Sugar in Garissa, No Arrests Made
Police in Dadaab have launched a probe following the recovery of uncustomed goods by officers of the Kenya Army attached to Garissa's Modika Barracks. Read more »
February 19
Kenya: Macadamia Nuts Price More Than Quintuple to Sh100 After Lifting of Export Ban
A kilogram of macadamia nut has increased by five times since the government last year suspended a ban on the export of unprocessed nuts. Read more »
February 12
Kenya: Expect Milk Prices to Increase to Sh60 in the Coming Months, DP Gachagua Assures Dairy Farmers
Dairy farmers are set to earn more following quick interventions by the government to deal with a milk glut that threatened to wipe out higher prices, Deputy President Rigathi… Read more »
Africa: Trademark Africa Gets Sh10.1bn to Advance Sustainable Trade, Economic Inclusivity
African Aid-for-Trade Organization TradeMark Africa has received Sh10.1 billion ($63 million) from the Dutch government to advance sustainable trade and economic inclusivity in… Read more »
February 01
Kenya: Kenya and South Africa Strengthen Trade Ties Under AfCFTA Framework
Kenya and South Africa on Thursday intensified their efforts to strengthen the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) framework. Read more »
January 31
Kenya: Kenyan, Ethiopian Cut Flowers to Face More Scrutiny in EU
Cut rose flowers from Kenya and Ethiopia face more scrutiny in order to access the European Union (EU) market. Read more »
January 29
Kenya: Kenya, U.S. to Forge Stronger Ties in Trade Partnership
Kenya and the United States on Monday underscored their mutual dedication to strengthening bilateral trade and investment. Read more »
Kenya: Grain Council Gets Sh324mn to Remove Trade Barriers
The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) has been awarded Sh324 million ($2 million) to boost the export of grain products in Kenya and other East African countries. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Kenya: CS Kuria Announces 2024 Visit By Saudi Arabia's Commerce Minister Majid Al Qassabi
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria says the minister of commerce and media of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Majid Al Qassabi is expected to visit the country in early 2024. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Kenya: Grow Trade Volumes to Support Economic Recovery, DP Gachagua Tells New Envoys
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked the newly appointed envoys to prioritise expanding the export market for Kenya's produce for maximum economic gain. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Exporters Secure Permanent Duty Free Access to European Union Market
Kenyan exporters Monday secured a permanent duty-free access to the 27 country, €14 trillion European Union market when Trade Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano signed the… Read more »