China has announced a zero-tariff offer for goods from 53 African countries, including Kenya, effective May 1, 2026. However, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan stressed that Kenya must improve its business environment and support exporters to fully benefit from this initiative.

• The zero-tariff offer aims to significantly lower export costs and expand access to China’s market.
• Guo Haiyan, the Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, urged Kenya to undertake reforms and enhance competitiveness.
• Key products like coffee, tea, avocados, and macadamia nuts are identified as having strong potential in the Chinese market.