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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Japan PM- Shigeru Ishiba alongside President William Ruto Photo/courtesy

President Ruto urges Japan to ease trade barriers on Kenyan exports, calls for fairer trade     

President William Ruto has urged Japan to ease trade barriers on Kenyan agricultural products and also address tariff and non-tariff barriers that continue to limit market access for Kenyan goods such as tea, avocados, and flowers. Speaking during high-level engagements in Yokohama ahead of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), Ruto said…

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