EAC trade Stories

Increased shipments to Somalia boost Kenya's exports to East African Community to Sh85 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

Without Somalia's contribution, Kenya's exports to the other EAC member states would have fallen by Sh4.2 billion, or five per cent, to Sh80.2 billion...

Ruto's praise for Tanzania overtaking Kenya in regional trade stirs online debate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2024

Ruto acknowledged Kenya's decline in regional trade leadership while applauding Tanzania for being at the forefront.

DRC overtakes Uganda as Kenya's fastest-growing export market in EAC bloc
Bashir Mohammed  |  Jul 10, 2024

Despite strained diplomatic relations between Nairobi and Kinshasa, Kenya's exports to the DRC surged by 56.04 per cent to Sh8.62 billion in the first...

Boost for trade as Tanzania receives SGR electric trains from South Korea
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 06, 2024

Each train can carry up to 589 passengers, taking them along at speeds of up to 160 kilometres per hour.

EAC trade: Ruto pushes for single tariff, uniform custom rules
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 05, 2024

Kenyan President tells the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) that the creation of uniform custom rules and procedures will help eliminate trade...

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