Kenya eyes more regional trade after pact with two blocs kicks off in March

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Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria during a press conference on January 24, 2023. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG

Kenya could soon start exporting its goods outside the East African Community (EAC) market with the implementation of a tripartite agreement that is expected to be implemented in March this year.

The free trade pact that brings together three regional business blocs — the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa), EAC and South African Development Community, was mooted seven years ago.

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