Kenya secures duty-free access to Malaysian market for agricultural produce and beef
President Ruto described the breakthrough as a major step that will expand market opportunities for Kenyan farmers and deepen the commercial foundation of the Kenya–Malaysia partnership. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kenya has secured duty-free access for its agricultural produce and beef to the Malaysian market following an agreement between President William Ruto and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
- The agreement removes tariffs on Kenyan exports like tea, coffee, flowers, avocados, and titanium ores.
- The leaders also witnessed the exchange of four agreements, including a Bilateral Air Services Agreement and an MOU on tourism cooperation.
- Malaysia will support Kenya's efforts to grow semiconductor technology and manufacturing capacity, including work at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
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President Ruto Secures Malaysian Trade Deal and Attends AU-EU Summit in Angola - November 2025
President William Ruto has traveled to Luanda, Angola, to attend the 7th African Union–European Union Summit and the Second Session of the Ad Hoc Oversight Committee on African Union Institutional Reform. The president departed for Angola hours after a meeting with Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni. His visit to Angola will focus on reviewing cooperation and addressing funding gaps. Separately, Kenya has secured duty-free access for its agricultural produce and beef to the Malaysian market. This followed an agreement between President Ruto and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The agreement was part of a landmark 60-year partnership deal forged on Monday, January 24, 2025, which eliminates trade barriers and enhances cooperation across multiple sectors.
