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Kenyan exporters to access China duty-free after deal

President William Ruto speaking during the Presidential Private Sector Roundtable at Ole Sereni, on August 6, 2025. [PCS]

Kenyan exporters of agricultural produce will now access the Chinese market duty-free after the two countries concluded bilateral trade talks initiated in April during President William Ruto’s State visit to Beijing.

Seen as a charm offensive move to the newly imposed 10 per cent US tariff on Kenyan exports, President Ruto said yesterday the deal would balance trade between the two markets.

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