Kenya to reduce duty for EU imports after inking trade pact

Workers from Naivasha-based Maridadi Flower Farm prepare roses for export ahead of this year's Valentine's Day in February. Kenya is a major flower export to Europe. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

Kenya will progressively reduce duty for goods imported from the European Union (EU) as part of the newly concluded Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the two markets.

President William Ruto made the announcement yesterday after the conclusion of the trade deal discussions, which will also see Kenyan goods access the EU market duty and quota-free.