Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have committed to enhance agriculture and trade cooperation between the two countries.
During a discussion between Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and UAE Ambassador Dr. Salim Ibrahim Alnaqbi at the UAE Embassy in Nairobi, the two countries pledged to enhance bilateral relations on the backdrop of recent agreements aimed at boosting trade and investment.
In January this year, Kenya and the UAE signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which eliminated trade barriers and opened new markets for Kenyan exports, including meat, fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
Additionally, a 2023 trade agreement with Dubai expanded investment opportunities, allowing Kenya to diversify its exports while increasing imports of electronics, machinery, and vehicles.
A Memorandum of Understanding between the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Dubai International Chamber further supports business partnerships through trade missions and investment forums.
Official statistics indicate that in 2023, total trade between the two countries reached Ksh 445 billion, with the UAE ranking as Kenya’s sixth largest export destination and second-largest source of imports, accounting for 16pc of Kenya’s total imports.
