Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe

Kenya Secures Duty-Free Access to China for Farm Exports

Kenyan farmers are set to gain full access to the Chinese market after China agreed to remove tariffs on agricultural imports from Kenya...

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping has repeatedly called for the "Sinicisation of religion" [Getty Images]

China Passes ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law Mandating Mandarin for Minority Groups

Legislation framed as modernization drive raises concerns over cultural assimilation and minority language erosion

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Muya Guo Head of Chinese Segment at Stanbic Bank Kenya

BUSINESS

At Stanbic Bank, Stimulating Trade Through Finance and Cultural Partnerships

Trade and investment ties between Kenya and China continue to expand, driven by growing business partnerships, infrastructure projects, and rising demand for cross-border financial solutions. As part...

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President William Ruto and his counterpart, Chinese President Xi Jinping.

BUSINESS

Kenya Secures Zero-Duty Market Access for 98% of Exports to China

Kenya has recorded a major trade milestone after reaching a preliminary agreement with China that will allow most Kenyan exports to enter the...

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President William Ruto when he met a delegation from China.

BUSINESS

Kenya Secures Ksh23.5B China Exim Loan to Modernize Transport Network

Kenya has secured a Ksh 23.5 billion (US$185 million) concessional loan from the Export-Import Bank of China to modernize its transport network and...

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Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary(CS) Mutahi Kagwe

BUSINESS

Mutahi Kagwe Pushes for Zero Tariffs to Boost Kenyan Exports to China

Kenya is asking China to remove tariffs on key agricultural products like coffee, tea, avocados, and mangoes to help boost exports and reduce...

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ECONOMY NEWS

Kenyan Appointed Advisor to China’s Economic Powerhouse

KNCCI President Dr Erick K. Rutto is now International Trade Advisor to Shandong Province

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BUSINESS ECONOMY

China Tops Imports and Exports, Lifting EAC Trade in Q2 to $38.2 Billion

The East African Community (EAC) recorded a strong upswing in international merchandise trade during the second quarter of 2025, underscoring the region’s resilience...