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Why Kenya's zero-tariff deal with China is up in the air

The lapse of AGOA exposed Kenyan apparel to US tariffs of up to 10% Washington now pegs the renewal of AGOA to Kenya abandoning an alternative trade deal with Beijing.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-01-11 10:00:00
Mombasa tea auction opened the year trading with 8,416,373kgs of tea offered by four African countries that attracted 48 buyers.
By Boniface Gikandi 2026-01-09 10:39:18
US President Donald Trump has seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including a Russian flagged vessel that was also being escorted by a Russian submarine.
By Macharia Kamau 2026-01-09 09:10:00
The growth, while modest, marks a positive turn for President Ruto's administration which is under pressure to deliver on its flagship economic promises ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-01-09 07:00:00
The agriculture sector grew at a sluggish 3.2 per cent over the third quarter of last year, the slowest growth rate for the largest sector of Kenya’s economy in nearly three years. 
By Macharia Kamau 2026-01-09 00:00:00
Coast Development Authority has called for the establishment of integrated agro-marine hubs, a sea transport network, and seaweed processing centres as part of blue economy investment plan. 
By Patrick Beja 2026-01-09 00:00:00
The establishment of a Tourism Crisis Management Unit is among the initiatives the government seeks to deploy to ensure the safety and security of visitors to the country.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-01-08 14:45:11
The sale of a 65 per cent stake in Kenya Pipeline Company by the government is expected to raise Sh100 billion, which will plug budget holes over the current financial year.
By Macharia Kamau 2026-01-08 07:50:00
President William Ruto has abandoned the grassroots economic model that won him power, and replaced it with a high-stakes strategy to attract private capital for megaprojects.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-01-08 07:50:00
Makeshift businesses are rapidly spreading from city centres into surrounding estates and residential neighbourhoods.
By Juliet Omelo 2026-01-07 15:54:35
Oil extended losses Wednesday after Donald Trump said Venezuela would turn over millions of barrels to the United States.
By AFP 2026-01-07 09:46:39
Companies across most sectors reported taking on more staff to meet rising demand and build capacity for the future.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-01-07 09:20:00