The United Kingdom and Kenya have initiated negotiations for a landmark Digital Trade Agreement to boost e-commerce and tech investment, strengthening Kenya's "Silicon Savannah" status.

• Bilateral trade between the UK and Kenya has surpassed Sh340 billion (£2 billion) in the first year of the UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership.
• Key players include British High Commissioner to Kenya Matt Baugh, Kenyan President William Ruto, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
• The agreement aims to simplify digital trade, support innovation, and improve market access, building on existing successes in trade, infrastructure, security, and climate action.