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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...

 Senators seek clarity on Somalia's suspension of miraa flights from Kenyan 
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 14, 2024

Senator Murungi said the low prices and the influence of cartels in the miraa industry have further compounded the crisis for farmers.

Russia seeks more control over global food prices with BRICS grain exchange
Reuters  |  Oct 19, 2024

President Vladimir Putin wants to build up BRICS as a counterweight to the West in global politics and trade.

Kenya’s trade deficit narrows by Sh19.2 bn in Q2 - KNBS
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 04, 2024

Net exports of services similarly rose from Sh27.4 billion to Sh43.6 billion in the second quarter of 2024, it adds in part.

KTDA board members demand chairman's ouster, accuse state of interfering in elections
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 05, 2024

The call comes in the wake of disputed elections that saw Enos Njeru re-elected as Chairman and Eric Chepkwony as Vice Chairman for a three-year term.

10.6 per cent growth in Kenya's tea exports to Pakistan fuelled by rising demand
Amina Wako  |  Aug 14, 2024

Recent data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reveals that the value of Kenya's tea exports to Pakistan reached $271.86 million (Sh35.06 billion) b...

Kenya’s trade deficit up by Sh20.7 billion on costly imports
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 04, 2024

Notably, export earnings from tea and horticultural commodities resulted in a 28 per cent increase in merchandise exports during the first quarter of...

Domestic earnings up by 19.5%, surge attributed to increase in tea, horticultural exports
Vincent Ombati  |  Jul 04, 2024

KNBS report revealed other commodities that registered an increase in the first quarter of 2024 were articles of apparel and clothing accessories and...

Boost for Kenyan businesses eyeing EU market as deal takes effect
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 01, 2024

The deal opens duty-free and quota-free access for all Kenyan exports to the $18 trillion EU market and will boost bilateral trade in goods and increa...

Good news for Kenya shilling as reserves rise to 11-month high
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 24, 2024

The record is also an 11-month high rise, as such a record was last witnessed on July 20, 2023, signalling better prospects for the local currency, he...

Kenya Power calls for total ban on waste copper exports to curb vandalism
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 22, 2024

The company reported that 365 transformers worth Sh328 million were vandalised in 2023, and an additional 78 transformers valued at Sh78 million have...

Kenya, Tanzania resolve long-standing poultry export dispute
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 01, 2024

The global outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in 2021 imposed a ban that severely impacted Kenya's poultry industry, hindering access to a...

Kenya, Somalia to ink miraa trade deal in May
Amina Wako  |  Apr 24, 2024

The agreement aims to ensure steady economic benefits and establish a legal framework for miraa trade between the two neighbouring countries.

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.

Kenya, Tanzania restore tea exports in deal to eliminate trade barriers
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 23, 2024

The meeting on the elimination of trade bottlenecks also agreed on the clearance of products stuck at the borders.

Kenya’s exports decline by 2.2 percent in 2023
Ibrahim Omar  |  Feb 11, 2024

This is the first time that Kenya’s exports have declined in four years.

Ramaphosa flags off South Africa's first shipment under AfCFTA
Ibrahim Omar  |  Jan 31, 2024

The move makes South Africa the latest country to start trading under AfCFTA, a deal that seeks to create a single market for the continent’s 1.3 bill...

Kenya's exports to Somalia jump 51.4 per cent as trade ties deepen
Ibrahim Omar  |  Jan 25, 2024

Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows that Kenya exported goods worth Sh16.77 billion to Somalia in the nine months to September 202...

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