Kenya: Kenya Ships Apple Mangoes to UK in Festive Export Breakthrough

Kenya has shipped its first-ever consignment of Apple mangoes to the United Kingdom, marking a major breakthrough for the country's horticultural exports ahead of the festive… Read more »

Ethiopia: India's PM Visit to Ethiopia Highlights the Growing Role of Finance in South-South Trade

The visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Addis Ababa this week marks more than a diplomatic milestone. Read more »

Kenya: Supremacy Battle As Wamatangi and Ng'ang'a Trade Barbs Before Ruto

Supremacy battles among Kiambu politicians and early manoeuvres for the 2027 general election played out publicly during President William Ruto's visit to a church fundraising… Read more »

Kenya: AfDB, KCB in $150m Deal to Scale Up Green Lending, Boost Trade Finance

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has signed a $150 million (Sh19.3 bn) financing package with KCB Bank Kenya to expand green lending and strengthen the lender's trade… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Says Proposed Agoa Extension Critical for Trade Stability

President William Ruto has welcomed a proposal by the U.S. administration to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in full for one year, saying the move would… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, Uganda Reaffirm Commitment to Eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers, Boost Cross-Border Trade

Kenya and Uganda have renewed their commitment to resolving Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) hindering cross-border trade, following a joint technical review of key border posts shared… Read more »

Kenya: Mega Dam Programme to Strengthen Food Security and Trade - President Ruto

President William Ruto has announced that the ongoing construction of 50 mega dams will irrigate 1.5 million acres of land in northern Kenya and the Coast, positioning the two… Read more »

East Africa: E-Commerce Set to Drive Regional Trade Growth As Comesa Pushes for Digital Integration

E-commerce is emerging as one of the fastest-growing engines of regional trade in Eastern and Southern Africa, with the COMESA Secretariat saying digital marketplaces will play a… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Gains New Market Access As Malaysia Drops Tariffs On Farm Exports

Kenya secured a major trade victory after Malaysia agreed to eliminate tariffs on key agricultural imports, opening a new frontier for Kenyan farmers and setting the stage for… Read more »

Kenya: Italy Targets Stronger Trade and Tourism Links With Kenya Through Landmark Culinary Showcase

Italy has intensified its cultural and economic diplomacy in Kenya with the launch of the 10th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, unveiling a historic culinary exhibition aimed… Read more »

Kenya: EU to Deepen Security, Trade, and Climate Cooperation With Kenya At Indo-Pacific Forum

The European Union (EU) is set to strengthen its cooperation with partners across the Indo-Pacific region, including African nations such as Kenya, focusing on security, economic… Read more »

Kenya: Rural Kenya Drives 60% of Online Purchases As E-Commerce Expands, Jumia Report Shows

Rural Kenya has overtaken major cities as the country's e-commerce growth engine, now accounting for 60 percent of all Jumia orders, a new report shows, signalling a major shift in… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi Hosts ITC's First Regional Office Outside Geneva

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 12 - The International Trade Centre (ITC) has opened its first-ever regional office outside Geneva, located at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Read more »

Kenya: Mudavadi Urges New Diplomats to Uphold Integrity, Promote Trade Diplomacy

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has urged newly appointed Kenyan ambassadors, high commissioners, and consul… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi Becomes Host to First-Ever Regional Office of the International Trade Centre

President William Ruto has commended the International Trade Centre (ITC) for setting up its regional hub in Nairobi. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Discusses Trade, Security and Technology With U.S. Embassy Team

President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with the United States, with a renewed focus on expanding cooperation in… Read more »

Kenya: How Bitget's New Ai Agent Is Turning Kenyan Traders Into Market Pros

For years, Kenyan traders have been masters of momentum,reading charts, predicting moves, and finding opportunity in volatility. From forex to crypto, Kenyans have built one of… Read more »

Kenya: Jiji Kenya Wins Best E-Commerce Platform At Digitally Fit Awards

Online marketplace Jiji Kenya has been named Best E-Commerce Platform at the 2025 Digitally Fit Awards, marking its third consecutive win at the annual ceremony that celebrates… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Embraces Stablecoins for Faster Global Trade

As Kenya continues to position itself as one of Africa's leading innovation hubs, experts say the adoption of digital currencies, particularly stablecoins, is rapidly transforming… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Pushes for Stronger Sharia-Compliant Trade

Calls to expand Sharia-compliant trade in key sectors such as SMEs, tourism, and real estate dominated discussions as the Second Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo 2025… Read more »

Kenya: NACADA's Midnight Raid in Korogocho Unleashes Fury On Illicit Trade

In a dramatic midnight strike, a joint security force descended upon the heart of Korogocho's Grogon B area, turning the tide in a fierce war against the toxic brews crippling… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Has Increased Shareholding in Trade and Development Bank By $100mn

Kenya has increased shareholding in Trade and Development Bank (TDB) by $100 million, an African multilateral financial institution, President William Ruto has announced. Read more »

East Africa: Kenya Eyes Export Growth Through EU, Comesa Trade Reforms

Kenya is ramping up efforts to revive agricultural exports to Europe and expand into new African markets by aligning product standards, eliminating non-tariff barriers, and… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Roots for FOCAC As Vital Framework for Predictable, Reliable Trade

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has underscored the importance of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), describing it as a vital framework for predictable and… Read more »

Africa: AfCFTA - Africa's Take-Off Moment

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which came into force on 1 January 2021 with 54 member states, is the world's largest free trade area by number of countries. It… Read more »