Kenya's Tea Exports in the Crosshairs of Global Conflicts
Ten destinations account for 82.7% of Kenya’s monthly tea exports, and most of them are currently grappling with internal and external conflicts.
Why the Strait of Hormuz is so Important for Global Trade
At its narrowest, the Strait of Hormuz is only about 33 kilometres wide — but it is the only maritime exit for the Persian Gulf's oil-producing nations: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, Iran, and Qatar.AfDB, AU Renew Calls for Visa-Free Travel Across Africa
Del Monte Kenya Commissions KSh 515mn Frozen Facility and Solar Plant
Del Monte Kenya has commissioned a pineapple frozen processing line and an 807kW solar power plant as it seeks to expand its export capacity and reduce its carbon footprint.Rising Highway Theft Prompts Calls for Higher Freight Rates
What US Supreme Court-Trump Tariff Feud Means for Kenya
Kenya's Formal Milk Intake Crossed One Billion Litres in 2025
Kenya’s formal milk intake crossed one billion litres in 2025 for the first time, rising 11.5% from 909.0 million litres in 2024. The milestone caps a strong post-2021 rebound after a 2022 dip, with three straight years of growth. Monthly data shows 11 of 12 months hitting record highs, lifting the annual total. Sector reforms, expanded collection networks, and more stable processor payouts pulled more milk into formal channels, pointing to a durable shift rather than a temporary seasonal lift.
Tanzania Drives Kenya Electricity Exports to Record Highs
Kenya’s electricity exports hit record highs in the final quarter of 2025, marking a structural shift in regional power trade after years of limited cross-border sales. Total exports rose from 26.13 GWh in October to 52.11 GWh in December, the highest on record. The surge was driven by rapidly rising shipments to Tanzania following the full operational ramp-up of the 400 kV Isinya–Singida interconnector, with Tanzania accounting for more than 96% of December volumes.Iran Requests Kenya's Help in US$3.5bn Tea Corruption Probe
Iran has formally requested Kenya’s assistance in legal investigations tied to a US$ 3.5 billion corruption case involving Debsh Tea Company, the Iranian importer that handled the bulk of the country’s tea imports.Stanbic Bank's China Desk Strengthens Kenya-China Trade Through Finance, Payments and Cultural Partnerships
At the centre of this momentum is Stanbic Bank Kenya, whose China Desk is helping businesses navigate the complexities of operating between the two markets.
Morocco Overtakes Kenya as Africa’s Leading Avocado Exporter
Morocco has overtaken Kenya as Africa’s leading avocado exporter, with shipments soaring while Nairobi's exports stumbled amid logistical bottlenecksSouth Africa and China Explore Deeper Trade Ties
South Africa and China have signed a new economic framework that outlines areas for future trade and investment cooperation, including a proposed early harvest trade agreement.
