export processing zone Stories

Govt to demolish EPZ factories for wildlife corridor linking Nairobi Park to Kapiti Plains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The Wildlife department hopes that, in the long run, the corridor will connect Nairobi National Park to the Amboseli ecosystem, creating a broader hab...

Authority grants import levy exemption for nuts and oil crops from EAC countries
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 17, 2025

According to AFA, the move aims to reduce costs for companies operating within these zones, which will no longer be required to pay import levies on n...

US tariffs pose risks and opportunities for Kenya’s export market
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

The 10 per cent tariff, announced by US President Donald Trump, applies to all goods exported from Kenya to the United States.

MPs reject state plan to reallocate Sh200m initially allocated to EPZA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 10, 2024

The Committee's Chairperson James Gakuya, MP Embakasi North and other members criticised the department for pursuing the reallocation without consulti...

Ruto opens new EPZ in Machakos, says Kenya on track in export business
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 23, 2024

The president has welcomed Nexgen Packaging, a significant investment that brings Kenya closer to fulfilling its export objectives.

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