China has pledged to work with Kenya to implement zero-tariff trade treatment, offering a new potential market for Kenyan exporters. This commitment comes as uncertainty surrounds the future of Kenya's trade pact with the United States, known as Agoa.

• The new zero-tariff measures are expected to take effect "at an early date."
• Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan made the commitment during a National Day reception in Nairobi.
• This initiative could provide a crucial new lifeline for Kenyan exporters amidst the impending expiration of the Agoa pact.