PwC, Govt See Silver Lining in Trump’s Tariff War
Last week's developments in US tariff policies by President Donald Trump signify a drastic shift in the global trade landscape, with several stakeholders in Kenya seeing opportunities to boost competitiveness [...]
US President Trump Slaps 10% Tariff on Kenyan Goods
Kenya is among the countries across the world hit by US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs in what his administration says is a move to correct the country's trade imbalance, [...]US Firms Cite ‘Buy Kenya Build Kenya’, Bribery, as Trade Barriers
US companies have highlighted their limited success bidding on government tenders, citing corruption and initiatives such as the ‘Buy Kenya Build Kenya’ as reasons, according to the 2025 National Trade [...]Pakistan, Netherlands, Uganda Top Export Destinations in January
In January 2025, Uganda, Pakistan, and the Netherlands were Kenya's leading export destinations, with export values of KSh 9.8 billion, KSh 6.7 billion, and KSh 5.9 billion, respectively. Non-food industrial [...]KRA Decongests Malaba, Busia Border Posts with 3 New Facilities
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has established trade facilitation centers in Kainuk, Lodwar, and Kakuma to spur activities along the Northern Corridor, a critical trade route linking Kenya with South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda. “The [...]Sudan Blocks All Imports from Kenya in Escalating Diplomatic Spat
Sudan's Ministry of Trade and Supply has suspended all imports from Kenya, escalating tensions between the two nations over Nairobi’s engagement with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). “The import [...]US to Match Foreign Tariffs in ‘Fair Trade’ Overhaul
Last week, US President Donald Trump signed a memo directing his economic staff to develop reciprocal tariffs on the country’s trading partners to protect American businesses and boost manufacturing. “On [...]COMESA Ruling Faults Mauritius' 10% Import Duty on Edible Oils
The COMESA Court of Justice has faulted a 2018 decision by the government of Mauritius that imposed a 10% customs duty on imported edible oils without informing other member states, [...]Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs' on BRICS Countries
US President Donald Trump has repeated a threat to impose stringent tariffs on BRICS countries for attempts to replace the US dollar in international trade. We are going to require [...]
How to File for a Customs Declaration Form in Kenya
Kenya’s trade sector often involves importing and exporting goods, a process that requires proper documentation to ensure compliance with customs regulations. The Customs Declaration Form (CDF) is a critical document [...]
Kenya-UAE Trade Deal Could Tip Trade with China
The Kenya-UAE trade deal is slated to ramp up trade between the two countries, and could present an opportunity to dislodge China as the primary source of Kenya's imports. Kenya [...]Kenya's Exports to the EU Dipped in Q3 2024 as Trade Deficit Widened
Kenya exported goods worth KSh 37.96 billion to the European Union (EU) between July and September last year, a marginal dip from KSh 38.34 billion in the preceding quarter – [...]
