Vipingo Free Trade Zone Stories

Vipingo Free Trade Zone set to transform Kilifi's Economy - Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

The new SEZ will be home to over 200 industries across key sectors such as agro-processing, manufacturing, green energy, pharmaceuticals, IT, and logi...

Ruto urges Comesa to ratify African payment system to streamline trade
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 01, 2024

With a population of 640 million and a GDP of $1 trillion, Ruto saidt Comesa is Africa's largest economic group.

Moyale border post gets Sh207 million equipment boost from EU
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2024

PS K'ombudo on Tuesday highlighted the importance of the donated equipment in securing and simplifying cross-border trade.

Kenya faces Sh22.53bn revenue loss under full free trade area implementation
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 16, 2024

Kippra therefore says the potential loss for Kenya poses a significant hurdle in the AfCFTA's implementation, as tariff revenues assume critical impor...

14 EAC, Comesa and SADC countries sign treaty for free trade
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 27, 2024

With the completion of the agreement, Africa could soon witness a significant milestone towards economic integration

AfDB Annual Meetings: Ruto proposes key reforms to strengthen African Union
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2024

Ruto said that with an AUC capable of handling Africa's economic relationships, the continent will be able to display its wealth and potential to the...

Africa Day: Celebrating milestones in pursuit of continental progress
Hanifa Adan  |  May 25, 2024

This year’s theme, “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century,” highlights education's pivotal role in shaping the continent’s future.

PM Abiy launches Gada Special Economic Zone poised to boost Ethiopia economy
Hanifa Adan  |  May 11, 2024

Industries such as coffee processing, bamboo and timber processing, machinery manufacturing, and bio-pharmaceuticals are expected to thrive within the...

Wamkele Mene re-appointed Secretary-General of AfCFTA
Hanifa Adan  |  Feb 19, 2024

The decision, endorsed at the AU Summit, extends Mene's term for another four years.

Kenya to receive first South Africa goods under new trade deal
Ibrahim Omar  |  Feb 01, 2024

Refrigerators, paperboard and steel products are some of the goods that Kenya is set to receive from South Africa for the first time under the African...

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