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Kenya-UK trade reaches all time high of Sh360b

Kenya-UK trade reaches all time high of Sh360b

Trade between Kenya and the United Kingdom reached Sh360 billion in the last quarter of 2025, marking the highest level on record for a second consecutive quarter...

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Trade between Kenya and the United Kingdom reached a record high of Sh360 billion in the last quarter of 2025, driven by surging Kenyan exports like tea, coffee, and horticultural products. This milestone follows the inaugural UK-Kenya Business Forum aimed at deepening bilateral economic ties.

  • Total trade between Kenya and the UK increased by 11.9 percent over the previous year, with Kenyan exports rising by 14 percent and UK exports to Kenya by 8 percent.
  • Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui highlighted the success of the UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement in securing predictable market access and fostering job creation.
  • The January 22 forum saw Kenya announce plans to liberalise its insurance market and sign MOUs on skills development and agri-tech supply chains.

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