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April 13, 2026
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Kenya eyes free trade agreement with India to boost exports

Kenya eyes free trade agreement with India to boost exports

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Nairobi is ready to deepen commercial ties with New Delhi through a structured trade framework. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

✨ Key Highlights

Kenya is exploring a Free Trade Agreement with India to address a significant trade imbalance and boost its export market.

  • Kenya's exports to India were approximately Sh19.9 billion ($147.5 million) versus imports exceeding Sh275.1 billion ($2.03 billion) in the last reporting period.
  • Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi publicly stated Kenya's readiness to pursue a free trade pact.
  • This proposed agreement with India, a major supplier of pharmaceuticals and machinery, is part of Kenya's strategy to diversify trade relationships with key global partners.

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