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EXPLAINER: What's the effect of Russian oil price cap, ban?

This is what to know about the price cap, the EU embargo and what they could mean for consumers and the global economy

By AP 3 days ago

EXPLAINER: What's the effect of Russian oil price cap, ban?

SMEs challenged to target exports for sustainable business growth

SMEs challenged to target exports for sustainable business growth

By Esther Dianah 17 days ago

Kenya to export meat products to South Africa starting December

Kenya to export meat products to South Africa starting December

By Mate Tongola 25 days ago

Will animal exports save Lamu Port from free fall?

Will animal exports save Lamu Port from free fall?

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Kenya to ban raw tea exports to sweeten earnings for farmers

Kenya is planning to hit the brakes on the export of all raw tea in an effort to beef up revenues for farmers and create jobs.

By Brian Ngugi 1 month ago

Kenya to ban raw tea exports to sweeten earnings for farmers

Kenyan firms fret over duty-free access to US market in new Biden deal

Agoa deal that allows export of thousands of products expires in 2025. KAM wants benefits included in ongoing trade talks with the US government.

By Brian Ngugi 2 months ago

Kenyan firms fret over duty-free access to US market in new Biden deal

Kenya's export earnings up by 17pc to Sh667b

The 'Business Intelligence Tool' shows export volumes increased from 643.7 billion tonnes in 2020 to 743.7 billion tonnes in 2021

By Moses Omusolo 2 months ago

Kenya's export earnings up by 17pc to Sh667b

Morocco's clout and why tussle left farmers in dicey situation

The government released Sh3.5 billion to acquire subsidised fertiliser, which would retail at Sh3,500 for a 50 kg bag, down from Sh6,500.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Morocco's clout and why tussle left farmers in dicey situation

Kenya loses flower market in the EU due to Russia-Ukraine war

This rise in the cost of living caused by the war has affected consumers’ purchasing power, leading to a drop in demand for cut flowers and vegetables in the EU market.

By Anthony Gitonga 2 months ago

Kenya loses flower market in the EU due to Russia-Ukraine war

State banks on Africa free trade area to grow country's exports

The policy brief says tariff changes will boost the competitiveness of Kenya’s products. Action plan is anchored on the expected rebound of the manufacturing sector.

By Moses Omusolo 2 months ago

State banks on Africa free trade area to grow country's exports

Livestock exports spur push for Lamu port investments

Already, Kenya has signed several export agreements with countries in the Middle East to facilitate the sale of livestock products.

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

Livestock exports spur push for Lamu port investments

Kakuzi posts 341m profits on export sales

Kakuzi said this year's net profits rose 75 per cent compared to the same period last year, driven by improved commodity prices and entry into new markets.

3 months ago

Kakuzi posts 341m profits on export sales

A dream deferred: How Tullow woes, Covid derailed Jubilee oil export plan

A decade later, and with the Jubilee administration now on its way out, the country is still exploring how to become an oil exporter.

By Washington Onyango 4 months ago

A dream deferred: How Tullow woes, Covid derailed Jubilee oil export plan

Fresh produce export volumes at Eldoret airport rise ten-fold

The airport’s manager Walter Agong’ said the facility can export up to 150 tonnes of fresh produce.

By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago

Fresh produce export volumes at Eldoret airport rise ten-fold

Kenyan exports rise by Sh100b amid bumpy economic recovery

Export earnings rose from Sh171 billion in the same quarter of 2021 to Sh183 billion as a result of the significant increase in exports of tea, coffee, iron, steel and animal and vegetable oils.

By Frankline Sunday 5 months ago

Kenyan exports rise by Sh100b amid bumpy economic recovery

New miraa regulations finally take effect after lengthy wait

Miraa shall not be stored or transported together with other products that may contaminate it or otherwise adversely affect its quality, state the regulations.

By Phares Mutembei 5 months ago

New miraa regulations finally take effect after lengthy wait

Somalia opens market to miraa after ban lifted

The new development follows weeks of of quiet diplomatic negotiations. A delegation from Somalia will fly to Kenya in two weeks to sign trade agreement.

By Phares Mutembei 5 months ago

Somalia opens market to miraa after ban lifted

Storm brews over CS plan to merge tourism entities

The move will see KTB, the convention bureau, Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency and TRI Brand Kenya merged. The new entity will be under Trade Ministry.

By Jacob Ngetich 6 months ago

Storm brews over CS plan to merge tourism entities

Kenya reaps Sh10 billion after Ethiopia's ban from Agoa deal

Earnings from mostly apparel came on the back of Addis' exclusion from exclusive trade pact due to war in Tigray.

By Dominic Omondi 6 months ago

Kenya reaps Sh10 billion after Ethiopia's ban from Agoa deal

Flower farmers begin exporting produce by sea

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) has embarked on an ambitious project of transporting flowers by sea following a rise in air-freight charges.

By Antony Gitonga 7 months ago

Flower farmers begin exporting produce by sea

State commissions Sh178m slaughter house funded by EU

The government has commissioned the Sh178 million Nasukuta export abattoir in West Pokot.

By Irissheel Shanzu 8 months ago

State commissions Sh178m slaughter house funded by EU

Flower exporters eye rosier times with new markets

Industry lobby boss says Covid-induced downturn has taught them reliance on traditional markets is not sustainable.

By Macharia Kamau 8 months ago

Flower exporters eye rosier times with new markets

Agency to train women in business

Keproba has signed a training deal with the Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network (CBWN).

By Elvis Ogina 8 months ago

Agency to train women in business

Tax evasion? Mystery of missing Sh300 billion worth of China exports to Kenya

China data shows exports to Kenya were valued at Sh738.9 billion compared to Sh441.5 billion published by KNBS for the same period.

By Dominic Omondi 9 months ago

Tax evasion? Mystery of missing Sh300 billion worth of China exports to Kenya

Coffee farmers double earnings with Kenya’s first direct export

Kipkelion District Cooperative Union flagged off a consignment of 134.4 tonnes of coffee beans to South Korean-based company Good Beans.

By Patrick Alushula 9 months ago

Coffee farmers double earnings with Kenya’s first direct export

Flower exports drop by 7.5pc on market lockdown

Kenya’s flower exports dropped by about 7.5 per cent in the last one year due to the Covid-19 pandemic

By Anthony Gitonga 10 months ago

Flower exports drop by 7.5pc on market lockdown

Inside the fraud charges that rocked Kassam’s flashy boat

Alnoor Kassam fled Kenya in a cloud of suspicion with claims that he had carted away billions.

By Wainaina Wambu 10 months ago

Inside the fraud charges that rocked Kassam’s flashy boat

Livestock export to Gulf States resumes after 16-year ban

On Monday, the first shipment of 11,449 mixed-breed goats and sheep worth Sh226 million left Mombasa for the Port of Salalah in Oman.

By Philip Mwakio 11 months ago

Livestock export to Gulf States resumes after 16-year ban

EU records first drop in sparkling wine exports in decade

The European Union’s exports of sparkling wine to the rest of the world fell last year for the first time in a decade.

By Reuters 11 months ago

EU records first drop in sparkling wine exports in decade

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