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Korea pushing to sign free trade pacts with 7 emerging nations
Korea is pushing to sign a bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco, Thailand, Pakistan, Serbia, and the Dominican Republic, and held a public hearing session in Seoul.
Whitman says US-Kenya bilateral trade pact to be concluded by end of year
United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has revealed that the US-Kenya bilateral trade agreement is set to be concluded by the end of the year as a pace setter for Africa.
EU-Kenya deal paints gloomy picture for EAC trade ties
Due to Kenya’s economic partnership agreement with the EU, it will be difficult for Uganda to differentiate similar goods coming from Kenya, from those manufactured in the EU.
Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement: a closer look reveals limited progress
The journey of EPAs continues to unfold, with each chapter revealing new complexities and challenges. As negotiations progress, it remains crucial to monitor the evolving dynamics and their implications for trade relations between the EU and its partner countries.
See why Kenya’s new deal with the European Union is making the rest of East Africa uneasy
Concerned about a recent agreement Kenya and the European Union (EU) agreed into, the East African Business Council (EABC) is uneasy.
Kenya-EU trade deal: Why the East African Community was left out
Kenya’s President William Ruto hailed his country’s "remarkable partnership" with the European Union (EU) as the two sides inked a 25-year trade deal, but it has raised questions about East African unity.
EU-Kenya EPA text (June 2023)
Regional NGOs warn Kenya on EU trade deal
Eastern and Southern African trade promotion organisations are asking Kenya to withdraw from its recent agreement with the European Union to implement the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
EU and Kenya conclude negotiations for an ambitious Economic Partnership Agreement
The EU and Kenya have announced today the political conclusion of the negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The Agreement will boost trade in goods and create new economic opportunities, with targeted cooperation to enhance Kenya’s economic development.
Kenya signs bilateral agreement with Jamaica
The bilateral agreement is related to tea and coffee, tourism sector, jobs and financial technology.
Kenya signs trade deal with European Union to safeguard exports
Kenya on Monday signed an Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union
EU agrees trade deal with Kenya as Brussels aims to boost Africa ties
The EU has agreed a trade deal with Kenya, marking an important step in Brussels’ efforts to boost economic relations with Africa.
USTR releases summaries from US-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today released summaries of texts proposed by the U.S. side during the first negotiating round of the United States-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP).
Kenya commits to becoming Africa’s gateway to free trade
Kenya has committed to becoming the preferred gateway to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Memorandum and analysis on the agriculture chapter of the STIP negotiations
Econews Africa, in a memorandum to the Kenya/United States Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) has highlighted lack of transparency in the negotiation process and the devastating consequences of negotiating a chapter on Agriculture have been highlighted.
Kenya and Russia to sign trade pact, President Ruto says
Kenya will sign a trade pact with Russia aimed at boosting cooperation between businesses, President William Ruto’s office said on Monday, after hosting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Nairobi.
Kenya and Singapore agree to implement trade, investment treaty
Kenya and Singapore have agreed to operationalize a treaty they signed five years ago to improve trade and investment between the two countries.
Econews Africa wants Kenya, USA trade deal halted for lack of consultations
The not-for-profit organization Econews Africa (ENA) now wants trade negotiation between the Kenyan and American governments stopped to allow stakeholders to engage.
Kenya, US advance talks on trade and investment partnership
Kenya and the United States of America have completed the second round of negotiations on Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership.
Smallholder farmers group wants US-Kenya trade deal stopped
NAIROBI, Kenya, April 14 – The Kenya Small Scale Farmers Forum (KESSFF) is asking the Kenyan government to halt ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, saying the deal favors America and that they have not been involved.