Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe (r) with Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan. Photo Courtesy

CS Kagwe: All agricultural exports to China to go duty free from May 1

Kenya’s agricultural exports to China will begin entering the market duty-free starting May 1, 2026, opening major opportunities for Kenyan farmers and agribusinesses. This was revealed by the Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe, after a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan. He said the move will mark the implementation…

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CS Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe during launch of Flamingo Group Investments’ Sh2 billion expansion project in Naivasha. Photo/Courtesy

Government unveils tax reforms to boost agricultural exports

The government has announced wide-ranging tax and regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening Kenya’s export-led growth strategy, with a particular focus on agricultural exporters. The measures are contained in the Finance Bill 2026, which is set to be tabled in Parliament in March. Speaking at the launch of Flamingo Group Investments’ Ksh2 billion expansion project in…

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Agriculture and Livestock Development CS Mutahi Kagwe with senior officials from the General Administration of China Customs. Photo Courtesy

Kenya seeks zero-duty access for agricultural exports to China, calls for quick approvals

Kenya has intensified efforts to secure zero-duty access for its agricultural and livestock products in the Chinese market, with Cabinet Secretary Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe urging senior officials from the General Administration of China Customs (GACC) to fast-track long-pending approvals. In a high-level meeting held in Nairobi, Kagwe engaged a delegation led by…

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CS Kagwe bags deals, partnerships to boost Kenya’s agricultural exports, farmer financing

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe during his U.S. Agriculture and trade mission signed deals and partnerships that are set to open new doors for Kenya’s agricultural exports, financing, and largescale investment partnerships. At the heart of the visit was a high-level engagement with the United States Africa Trade Desk (USATD) CEO Gavin Van Der Burgh….

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