Kenya has confirmed it has finalised negotiations on a trade agreement with China, marking a significant step toward expanding market access and strengthening bilateral economic ties, according to Reuters.
The deal, structured as an “early harvest” arrangement, grants duty-free access to about 98.2 percent of Kenyan exports to the Chinese market, including key agricultural products such as tea, coffee, and flowers, as stated by Kenya’s trade ministry .
South China Morning Post says the agreement is designed to help reduce Kenya’s longstanding trade imbalance with China by boosting exports, following high-level engagements and negotiations that concluded in late 2025 .
Polity.org views the development as a strategic move by Kenya to diversify its trade partnerships and tap into China’s vast consumer base, while negotiations continue toward a broader, comprehensive bilateral trade pact .
