Kenya: Stakeholders Root for Stronger Domain Adoption to Unlock Cross-Border Trade

The Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC) has positioned domain names at the centre of Kenya's digital economy strategy, as stakeholders meeting in Nairobi underscored their… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya and South Sudan Explore Joint Trade Commission to Boost Cross-Border Commerce

Kenya and South Sudan have launched discussions on the formation of a Joint Trade Commission aimed at addressing persistent bottlenecks hindering smooth trade between the two… Read more »

Kenya: Manufacturers Push for State Support to Boost Exports

Kenya's manufacturers have called for coordinated government support to unlock industrial growth, cut production costs and expand intra-African trade. Read more »

Kenya: Traders Warn Tobacco Bill May Fuel Illicit Trade

Nairobi traders have urged the Senate to reconsider the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, warning that some of its proposals could trigger a surge in illicit tobacco… Read more »

Africa: UAE Reaffirms Investment Drive in Africa's Energy and Trade Sectors

United Arab Emirates has emerged as Africa's largest single-country investor in recent years, committing more than USD 110 billion across the continent between 2019 and 2023, with… Read more »

Kenya: Firms Eye African SMEs With Low-Cost Digital Trade Finance Platform

Agridex International has partnered with Tradeflow Capital Management to roll out a digital payments and structured trade finance platform targeting small and medium enterprises… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya-UK Trade Hits Record Sh360bn in Q3

Bilateral trade between Kenya and the United Kingdom reached Sh360 billion in the third quarter of 2025, sustaining the highest level ever recorded for the second consecutive… Read more »

Kenya: Kericho, Bomet Farmers Face Flat Pay Amid Tea Market Slump

Tea factory boards in Region Five, covering Kericho and Bomet counties, have resolved to maintain the current monthly green leaf payment rate of Sh23 per kilogram, citing weak… Read more »

Africa: Trump Signs Law Reauthorizing Agoa Trade Program Through 2026

President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation reauthorizing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), extending the trade preference programme through December 31,… Read more »

Africa: U.S., AU Launch Strategic Investment Group to Boost Trade and Infrastructure

The United States and the African Union (AU) have launched a Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group (SIWG) aimed at accelerating US-Africa economic partnerships. Read more »

Kenya: Doshi Joins Tabb Trade Credit Network to Expand SME Access to Stock Financing

Leading hardware and electrical products supplier Doshi has joined tabb's trade credit network, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to purchase inventory on… Read more »

Somalia: Oketch Salah Holds Consultative Meeting With Puntland President On Trade and Regional Cooperation

Oketch Salah on Monday met with President Said Abdullahi Deni of Puntland, Somalia, in a consultative session focused on strengthening trade ties between the two regions. Read more »

Kenya: High Court Orders Immediate Release of Duty-Free Rice Imports in Landmark Food Security Ruling

The High Court has ordered the immediate release and customs clearance of all pending and incoming shipments of duty-free Grade 1 milled white rice, in a landmark decision that… Read more »

East Africa: Why 2026 Could Be a Breakout Year for Digital Trade in East Africa

For more than a decade, East Africa has been viewed as a region of unrealised potential, a future hub for digital trade, innovation and intra-regional commerce. In 2026, that… Read more »

Kenya: Tumalock.Com Launches Operations in Kenya to Enhance Safe E-Commerce Transactions

Tumalock.com, an innovative online transaction security platform, has officially launched its operations in Kenya, aiming to combat the rising tide of online fraud and scams that… Read more »

Kenya: Kepsa Welcomes U.S. Congress Passage of Agoa Extension Bill

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has welcomed the passage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act by the U.S. Congress, which seeks to extend the… Read more »

Kenya: China and Canada Announce Tariffs Relief After a High-Stakes Meeting Between Carney and Xi

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM Mark Carney have announced lower tariffs, signalling a reset in their countries' relationship after a key meeting in Beijing. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Wins Near-Zero Tariff Access for Exports to China

Kenya has secured a preliminary trade deal with China that will allow 98.2 percent of Kenyan exports to enter the Chinese market duty-free, a move expected to boost exports and… Read more »

Kenya: U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill to Extend Agoa for Three Years

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for a further three years, offering relief to African countries that… Read more »

Kenya: Five Ways Kenyan Traders Can Balance Home Currency Needs Using Mt5

Kenyan traders often juggle two realities at the same time. Daily expenses and savings goals are usually in Kenyan shillings, while most trading opportunities and pricing in the… Read more »

Kenya: PWC Advises Importers to Seek Refunds After Palm Oil Duty Ruling

PwC has advised importers to review and pursue refunds for any 10 percent import duty paid on crude palm oil during the 12-month period ending June 30, 2025, following a High Court… Read more »

Kenya: Trade CS Kinyanjui Backs US Move to Extend AGOA

Investment, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has welcomed a decision by the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a bill extending the African Growth and… Read more »

Kenya: Carrefour Enters Ethiopian Market Through Franchise Deal With Midroc

Carrefour has entered the Ethiopian retail market through a franchise and supply partnership with Queens Supermarket PLC, a subsidiary of the Midroc Investment Group. Read more »

Kenya: Imports Widen Current Account Deficit to Sh135.3bn in Q3

Kenya's current account deficit expanded further in the third quarter (Q3) of last year, driven by higher imports relative to exports. Read more »

Kenya: What the Venezuela Crisis Means for Kenya's Fuel Prices and Economy

Kenya could be among the indirect beneficiaries of the geopolitical upheaval unfolding in Venezuela following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces… Read more »