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Kenya, Ivory Coast named rising stars of global trade

Standard Chartered Bank CEO Kariuki Ngari

Kenya has been ranked position three in the top 20 markets with the greatest potential for future trade growth.  

According to the Trade20 Index report released by Standard Chartered Bank, the market’s impressive potential for trade growth suggests that the government’s ‘Big Four’ development initiative – focusing on boosting manufacturing activities, achieving universal health coverage, improving food security and supporting the construction of affordable housing – is driving Kenya’s increased trade growth potential.  

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