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Originally published by The Standard BusinessOctober 16, 2025
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Kenya, Australia to strengthen trade ties
Kenya and Australia have enjoyed a close relationship for the last 60 years, and the two countries have consistently expressed their intentions to cement this long-standing engagement. ..
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya and Australia are committed to strengthening their 60-year relationship, focusing on increased trade and investment. During a visit to Kenya, Australia’s Assistant Minister for Immigration, Foreign Affairs and Trade, Matt Thistlethwaite, and Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing’oei, highlighted opportunities for collaboration.
- Kenya is Australia’s second largest trading partner in Africa, with a trade and investment value of over $1 billion in 2024.
- The trade balance is heavily imbalanced, with Australia exporting goods worth Australian $14 million (Sh1.18 billion) to Kenya, compared to Kenya’s exports of Australian $3 million (Sh252 million).
- Over 22,000 Kenyans reside in Australia, with more than 8,500 Kenyan students currently studying there due to its quality and affordability.
- New areas for partnership include mining technology, given Kenya’s rare earth minerals, trade, technology, and clean energy, with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) established in Kenya to facilitate this growth.
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