Kenya opens trade talks with Kazakhstan to secure direct tea exports and attract investment into industrial parks and Special Economic Zones. Discussions focused on bypassing third-country routes to enhance value for farmers and exporters. The countries explored using Mombasa and Lamu ports as transhipment hubs and diversifying fertiliser sourcing amid global supply disruptions. Cooperation in technology and digital innovation was also discussed, positioning Kenya as a regional trade and logistics centre.
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Trade Talks Aim to Boost Tea Exports
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24/05/2026
Kenya opens trade talks with Kazakhstan to secure direct tea exports and attract investment into industrial parks and Special Economic Zones. Discussions focused on bypassing third-country routes to enhance value for farmers and exporters. The countries explored using Mombasa and Lamu ports as transhipment hubs and diversifying fertiliser sourcing amid global supply disruptions. Cooperation in technology and digital innovation was also discussed, positioning Kenya as a regional trade and logistics centre.
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