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March 24, 2026
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Kenya ships first duty-free farm exports to China

Kenya ships first duty-free farm exports to China

The consignment included fresh avocados, avocado oil, hides and skins, coffee and green beans. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Kenya has successfully shipped its first batch of agricultural products to China under a duty-free arrangement, a significant development aimed at boosting local exporters' access to the lucrative Asian market. The consignment, which included high-value produce, was officially flagged off at the SGR Nairobi Terminus.

  • The initial shipment featured fresh avocados, avocado oil, hides and skins, coffee, and green beans.
  • Key figures involved in the flagging-off ceremony included Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Han Zheng, alongside Cabinet Secretaries Lee Kinyanjui and Davis Chirchir.
  • Kenya's agricultural exports to China reached $24.46 million for coffee and tea in 2025, demonstrating the growing trade potential facilitated by this new zero-tariff framework.

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