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The State Department for Trade, in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney-General, has concluded a joint consultative workshop to review the Draft National Trade Development Bill, 2025.
The two day workshop held in Nairobi provided a platform to review key provisions of the bill,strengthen its legal drafting, align it with the constitution and existing laws and ensure it provides a clear and practical framework for promoting, regulating and developing trade in Kenya.
The bill aims to strengthen both domestic and export markets while enhancing coordination among national and county governments, the private sector and other stakeholders.
Once finalised, the bill is expected to provide an enabling environment for trade development, support businesses, particularly Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and enhance Kenya’s competitiveness in regional and international markets.
The exercise was led by the Acting Secretary for Trade Michael Mandu and the Director of Domestic Trade Rose Masita.@AGOfficeKenya
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Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation, with increased trade and investment identified as key priorities during high-level diplomatic talks at State House, Nairobi.
President William Ruto made the remarks after meeting His Highness Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reaffirming Kenya’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Gulf nation.
Ruto described the two countries’ diplomatic relations as warm and anchored in shared aspirations, emphasizing the need to build on the existing friendship to unlock greater economic opportunities.
“We will keep growing this friendship to facilitate more trade and investments between our two countries,” Ruto said.
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EXPANDING MARKET ACCESS FOR KENYAN SPECIALTY COFFEE IN GERMANY
On 22nd October 2026, the Kenya Embassy in Berlin, represented by Commercial Attaché Mr. Mijele Washingtone, visited Andraschko Coffee Roastery in Berlin alongside Hon. Robert Gachimu, Member of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, and Mr. Sammy Mutwiri of the Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA).
Andraschko sources premium specialty coffee from several countries, including Kenya. Among its suppliers is Ngiriambu Coffee Cooperative in Kirinyaga County, underscoring the recognition of Kenyan specialty coffee in the German market.
The engagement explored opportunities to grow Kenya’s specialty coffee market share in Germany, strengthen business-to-business partnerships, and promote direct sourcing between German roasters and Kenyan coffee cooperatives. Discussions focused on shortening supply chains, improving market access, and securing better returns for Kenyan coffee farmers through sustainable direct trade partnerships.
The Embassy remains committed to working with KEPROBA, Kenyan coffee cooperatives, and German industry stakeholders to strengthen commercial ties, promote value addition, and increase Kenyan coffee exports to Germany and the wider European market.
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Expanding Market Access for Kenyan Exports
In his address during the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations, H.E. President William Samoei Ruto highlighted Kenya's efforts to expand international markets for Kenyan products through strategic trade agreements and partnerships.
Key developments highlighted include the Kenya–EU Economic Partnership Agreement, which entered into force in 2024; the signing of the Kenya–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in 2025; the conclusion of trade negotiations with China; and continued access to the US market through the extension of AGOA, alongside ongoing negotiations for a broader trade agreement.
These developments align with KEPROBA's mandate to promote Kenyan exports, facilitate market access, strengthen export competitiveness and position Kenyan products and services in regional and international markets.
Through market intelligence, exporter capacity building, trade promotion and international business linkages, @MakeItKenya continues to support Kenyan enterprises in exploring and accessing global market opportunities.
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As part of the events leading up to the 25th COMESA Summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam, delivered remarks on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI), during the COMESA Green Industries Connect held at the Harare International Conference Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe.
The forum focused on advancing sustainable industrialisation and regional value chain development across three strategic sectors: leather and textiles, plastics and packaging, and electronics and e-waste.
In her remarks, the Principal Secretary called upon COMESA Member States to address persistent challenges affecting the leather value chain, including raw material quality, inadequate tannery capacity and limited access to finance.
She underscored the significant potential of the regional leather industry to produce up to 450 million pairs of shoes annually and support approximately 450,000 jobs, as outlined in the COMESA Leather Regional Value Chain Strategy.
She also highlighted Kenya’s experience in promoting circularity, citing the 2017 ban on plastic carrier bags and the subsequent enactment of the Sustainable Waste Management Act, 2022, which embeds circular economy principles in Kenya’s legal framework.
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One Market, One Future.
The 25th Summit of COMESA Heads of State & Government comes to Harare, Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 on 22 October 2026.
Advancing inclusive industrialisation, investment & regional integration across 21 Member States.
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Topic: Expanding export markets, strengthening trade facilitation, diversifying exports and leveraging the AfCFTA and international trade partnerships.
Let we must think export diversification: over 65% of Kenya’s exports tied to our traditional markets. Let us push up intra African trade and standardize qualities of goods as Africa. Let us coordinate the formulation of policies and make sure our trading regimes are working for Africa - Hon. Regina Ombam, Principal Secretary, State Department for Trade
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The Warehouse Receipt System is helping protect farmers from post-harvest losses by providing secure storage for their produce, preserving quality and allowing them to sell when market prices are more favourable
Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam joined H.E President William Ruto @WilliamsRuto during the 2026 National Mazingira Day celebrations in Endebess, Trans Nzoia County.
The President reaffirmed his commitment to environmental conservation and Kenya’s national goal of growing 15 billion trees by 2032.
Kenya has made significant progress in opening up and securing new market opportunities for our farmers and exporters. However, market access alone is not enough.
There is a need to strengthen access to affordable financing so that farmers have the capital required to increase production, meet quality standards and consistently supply these markets.
Speaking today at the Agriculture and Food Security Transformation Summit 2026 at Jamhuri Park ASK Showgrounds, Deputy Director of Trade Mathew Komen representing Principal Secretary Regina Ombam during a panel discussion on Financing Agri-food Systems Transformation, noted that a more diversified, value-added and private-sector-led export base depends on getting affordable capital from the farm gate to the export market.
He was joined by PS Blue Economy, @PS_Betsy_Njagi ,Director General @KDC_KE Norah Ratemo and Group Director Programs-African Guarantee Fund Nishdeep Sethi.
The panelists underscored the importance of de-risking agricultural lending and unlocking capital farmers to translate trade opportunities into real incomes.
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Close to 30 technical officers from the State Department are undertaking a three-day training programme on Rules of Origin Certification in Nairobi.
The training which commenced today and will run until 8 October 2026, is being conducted by the World Customs Organization (WCO) in partnership with Strathmore University.
The programme provides officers with an opportunity to deepen their technical understanding of Rules of Origin, covering key areas including origin criteria, minimal operations, consignment requirements, advance rulings and origin certification.
The training is expected to enhance the technical capacity of trade officers and strengthen the State Department’s ability to support the effective implementation of regional and international trade arrangements, including the East African Community (EAC), African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Kenya–European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), among other trade agreements.
The programme is structured in four progressive stages, with each stage serving as a prerequisite for the next and culminating in advanced training that will include a factory visit and dedicated sessions for practical case studies.
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Family Day at the Nairobi International Trade Fair!
Secretary Admnistration Patrick Mukuria representing PS Trade Regina Ombam joined exhibitors,innovators farmers and families at the Jamhuri park.
He toured various exhibitions stands and interacted with exhibitors showcasing products,technologies and services driving Kenya’s trade and enterprise development
The State Department for Trade was honoured to host Batram Muthoka, CEO of the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK), at its stand on the fourth day of the Nairobi International Trade Fair.
Muthoka acknowledged the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for agricultural trade and emphasised the importance of aligning government trade facilitation strategies with ASK’s platform to enhance market access for local Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
