Kenya is actively pursuing direct trade links with Algeria to boost exports of agricultural commodities like milk powder, tea, and coffee, bypassing traditional European transit markets. This initiative followed high-level discussions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

• Kenya produced over 5.3 billion litres of milk last year.
• Key individuals involved are Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Senator Mutahi Kagwe and Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Exports Promotion Prof. Kamel Rezig.
• The two nations resolved to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen trade cooperation and create mutually beneficial market access, with Algeria committing to organize a trade expo in Nairobi.