US extends AGOA by three years to protect duty-free access for Kenyan goods

Green Party urges govt action to save Kenya’s tea sector, reopen Iran market

The Green Thinking Action Party (GTAP) has urged the National Government to swiftly intervene to rescue Kenya’s tea sector, citing years of decline, market failures, and alleged cartel activity. This call comes after Iran, a major tea importer, banned Kenyan tea in 2023 due to a controversial consignment, significantly impacting farmers' earnings.

Kenya wins near-zero tariff access for exports to China

Kenya has secured a preliminary trade deal with China, granting near-zero tariff access for 98.2 percent of Kenyan exports to the Chinese market. This "early harvest" agreement aims to boost exports, primarily in agriculture, and address Kenya's trade deficit with China.

Boon for exporters as Kenya inches closer to China tariff deal

Kenya is nearing a zero-tariff deal with China, providing a crucial new market for Kenyan exporters as duty-free access to the United States diminishes.

Inside Govt’s New Strategy to Boost Food Security

The Kenyan government has launched the nationwide distribution of subsidised fertilisers to boost food security ahead of the April planting season. This initiative aims to prevent delays in crop cultivation and significantly increase maize harvests.

Govt Seeks Kenyans' Input on New Law to Boost Businesses

The State Department for Trade under the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry has invited Kenyans to provide input on the Draft National Trade Development Bill, 2025, which aims to modernise trade laws and boost economic growth.