World Bank & CAK Push for Agricultural Reforms as Kenya Seeks Tariff Cuts from China - November 2025

A joint report by the World Bank and the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) reveals that government support for state-owned sugar companies distorts competition in Kenya's sugar sector. In a separate report, the two bodies are also urging the Kenyan government to reform its fertilizer subsidy program to provide farmers with greater choice. The report highlights how the current program, NFSP-2, has limited farmer autonomy compared to a previous voucher-based system. On the trade front, Kenya is urging China to eliminate tariffs on its key agricultural exports. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe met with officials from the General Administration of China Customs (GACC) to push for faster clearance and zero duty on commodities like coffee, tea, and avocados to address a significant trade deficit.