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The mystery gold exports to UAE: Why Nairobi is accused of illicit trade

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as Kenya's fastest-growing market for gold exports in the first nine months of 2025, outpacing traditional major buyers such as Uganda and the United States.

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