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November 26, 2025
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Govt Responds After Court Suspends Multibillion-Shilling Export Deal

Govt Responds After Court Suspends Multibillion-Shilling Export Deal

Thousands of Kenyan workers' livelihoods is in limbo after a recent ruling by the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) with exports worth Ksh37.96 billion in the third quarter of 2024...

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The Kenyan government is challenging the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) decision to suspend the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry confirmed that legal steps are being taken to appeal the ruling and ensure continued market access for Kenyan exporters.

  • The EACJ issued an injunction on November 24, based on a case arguing the EPA violated the EAC treaty.
  • Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui stated the government is consulting with the Office of the Attorney General to seek redress and set aside the injunctive orders.
  • The EPA is crucial for Kenya's market access, export diversification, and attracting foreign investment, directly supporting thousands of jobs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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