Kenya has achieved a significant milestone with the arrival of its first avocado shipment to China under a new zero-tariff agreement. This marks a crucial step in rebalancing trade relations between the two nations.

• 6.9 tonnes of Kenyan avocados were part of the initial shipment, arriving on Friday, May 8.
• The deal grants duty-free access to 98.2% of Kenyan exports, benefiting from the "Early Harvest Agreement" effective May 1.
• This policy shift is a critical lifeline for Kenyan farmers, particularly in the avocado industry, which previously faced import duties of 10% to 25% in China.