President William Ruto with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state visit to China-Photo|Courtesy

Kenyan exports gain duty‑free access to Chinese market under new trade deal

Kenyan exports will now enjoy duty-free access to the Chinese market, thanks to a new zero-tariff framework under the Kenya–China Early Harvest Agreement, which took effect on May 1, 2026. This agreement promises to provide Kenyan exporters with enhanced market access, expanding trade opportunities between the two nations. The Kenya–China Early Harvest Agreement is expected…

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Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi during People’s Republic of China celebration of the 76th anniversary of its National Day at Chinese Embassy in Nairobi/Photo Courtesy

Kenya to gain duty free access to Chinese market amid US trade barriers

Kenya is set to benefit from significant trade opportunities with China after the Asian nation agreed to negotiations allowing Kenyan goods to enter its market without tariffs. The development comes as U.S. imposed trade barriers continue to affect local exports. Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui announced on Thursday that, following recent bilateral trade talks with…

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