CS Kagwe Issues Update on Tax-Free Exports to China After Ruto Deal

Initially, China’s broader duty-free and quota-free policy for African goods primarily benefited the least developed countries, leaving developing nations like Kenya initially excluded..

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Kenyan agricultural exports to China will become duty-free starting May 1, Ministry of Agriculture announces a significant boost for local farmers.

Farmers growing tea, coffee, avocados, macadamia nuts, flowers, vegetables, and herbs will benefit from the elimination of tariffs, which previously ranged from 4% to 25%.
Key figures involved include Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan.
This development implements trade agreements secured by President William Ruto during his visit to China.