Kenya has initiated discussions with U.S. retail giant Walmart to directly expand its market for tea, coffee, and macadamia. The talks, driven by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, aim to bypass intermediaries and secure better returns for local farmers, countering Walmart's complex history of market entry in Kenya.

• Kenya aims to become the leading exporter of macadamia nuts to the U.S., surpassing South Africa.
• Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe is leading the Kenyan delegation in the U.S. for these talks.
• Kenyan macadamia nuts enjoy a favorable 10 percent duty rate in the U.S., compared to 30 percent for South African nuts.