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Originally published by The Standard BusinessFebruary 12, 2026
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Traders seek fair competition as State finalises views on new Bill
Kenyan traders are urging amendments to the proposed Trade Bill to tackle unfair competition, multiple levies and structural barriers...
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Kenyan traders and business stakeholders are calling for amendments to the proposed Trade Bill to address growing unfair competition and structural barriers before public participation closes this week. They argue that without these changes, the Bill risks failing to strengthen domestic trade and protect local businesses.
- The Trade Bill seeks to anchor Kenya's 2017 National Trade Policy into legislation for the first time.
- Deputy Director at the State Department for Trade, Robert Okoth, stated that Kenya has operated without a legal framework to support and coordinate trade policy implementation at the national level.
- Angeline Njuguna, of the Mutindwa Trade Association and Nairobi Markets Association, highlighted unfair competition from foreign traders and inadequate market infrastructure as significant challenges.
- The draft Bill contains 46 clauses and proposes institutional and coordination mechanisms between national and county governments to harmonize trade policies and reduce inter-county trade barriers.
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