The European Union has extended the deadline for Kenyan small-scale farmers and exporters to comply with its anti-deforestation regulations by one year, now set for December 30, 2026. This decision aims to prevent trade disruptions and ease pressure on the EU's digital tracking system.

• Micro and small enterprises will have until December 30, 2026, to meet compliance requirements.
• The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was initially set to take effect on December 30, 2025.
• Kenya was classified as a low-risk nation under the EU's anti-deforestation regulations in June.
• Kenyan exports to the EU reached Ksh450 billion in 2023.