Fish Farm Gate Prices Rise, State Sets KSh1.5Bn for New Landing Sites
Fish farmers have been experiencing stable and improved farm gate prices in nearly all major fisheries value chains for the past four years, data from the Kenya National Bureau of [...]
Kenya's Fresh Vegetable Exports Tank as Pesticide Concerns Bite
Kenya's earnings from the export of fresh vegetables fell from KSh 51 billion in 2023 to KSh 23.4 billion in 2024, primarily due to growing concerns about the pesticide levels [...]Kenya’s ICT Exports Rise by KSh 135 million in March
Kenya earned KSh 134.95 million more from ICT exports, from KSh 177.5 million in February 2025 to KSh 312 million in March 2025, according to the Kenya National Bureau of [...]What US Tariffs Mean for Kenya's Trade
While we can’t predict how Kenya’s tariff positioning will evolve relative to others, we can lean on some key strengths, Kevin Ng'ang'a, Kenya Country Lead at Verto, writes. In April, [...]
Kenya’s Power Imports, Exports Hit Record Highs in Q1 2025
Kenya exported 10.76 GWh of electricity in March 2025, setting a new monthly record primarily driven by Tanzania’s return to importing Kenyan power, ending a six-year absence that had left [...]
Imports from Europe Dip as Trade With China, UAE, India Surges-KNBS
China, the United Arab Emirates, and India were Kenya's top sources of imports in March 2025, the latest Leading Economic Indicators Report shows. During the month, Netherlands, United Kingdom and [...]AfDB President Warns US Tariffs Could Trigger Economic Disruptions in Africa
Outgoing president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has warned that Washington's new tariff regime could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa. “When those currencies weaken, two [...]
Kenya's Apparel Exports to the US Rise to KSh 61bn amid AGOA Renewal, Tariff Concerns
Apparels exported to the United States (US) market under the Africa Growth and opportunity Act (AGOA) earned Kenya KSh 60.6 billion last year, a 19.2% jump from KSh 50.8 billion [...]Maize Production Dips, Pushing Flour Prices Up
The production of millet, potatoes and maize fell short of 2023 levels last year, creating the prospect of price increases before the harvest season expected this month in some parts [...]Ruto Questions Trump Tariffs, Calls for Governance Changes at IMF, World Bank
President William Ruto has championed for governance changes at Bretton Woods institutions during his ongoing state visit to China, where he also addressed the ongoing global tariff war triggered by [...]Kenya, Ethiopia Sign Pact to Boost Trade, Collaborate on AfCFTA
Kenya and Ethiopia have signed a landmark agreement to ease cross-border trade, setting a $1,000 threshold for goods moving through the Moyale border under the African Continental Free Trade Area [...]Kenya Names Top Officials to EU Trade Council
Kenya has appointed a team of Cabinet Secretaries to lead its representation on the newly established Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Council with the European Union, a key step in operationalizing [...]
