UK Eyes Deeper Economic Ties With Kenya As Trade Hits Record Sh340 Billion

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 13 — One year after Kenya and the United Kingdom signed a landmark Strategic Partnership, British High Commissioner to Kenya Matt Baugh says the relationship has evolved…..

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The United Kingdom is looking to deepen economic ties with Kenya, with bilateral trade reaching a record Sh340 billion (£2 billion). This comes as a result of a landmark Strategic Partnership, which is expected to create over 100,000 jobs.

Bilateral trade has surpassed Sh340 billion, marking a significant increase.
This growth is attributed to the strategic partnership between the UK and Kenya, spearheaded by British High Commissioner to Kenya Matt Baugh.
Key investments include the Nairobi Railway City project and a new infrastructure investment fund, alongside initiatives in digital trade, security, climate change, and education.