Kenya and Uganda have resolved trade barriers following a directive from Presidents William Ruto and Yoweri Museveni. The agreement aims to eliminate all tariff and non-tariff barriers, enhancing trade between the two East African nations.

• All existing tariff and non-tariff barriers hindering trade between Kenya and Uganda have been removed.
• Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui and his Ugandan counterpart, Wilson Mbasu, agreed to clear truck congestion at key border points including Malaba, Busia, Suam, and Lwakhakha.
• The resolution follows a bilateral engagement in Nairobi on July 30 and July 31, 2025, where President Ruto and President Museveni urged their trade ministers to address the issues.
• Eight agreements were signed during the meeting, covering areas like trade, tourism, mining, agriculture, and the development of the Greater Busia metro.