Marks & Spencer seeks more imports from Kenya

British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced plans to step up import of Kenyan produce for sale in its stores, pointing to brighter prospects for thousands of farmers and entrepreneurs who supply goods to the UK chain.

The London-based department store bought Kenyan goods such as cut flowers, vegetables, tea and coffee worth Sh13.8 billion (£100million) last year, accounting for 10 per cent of trade between Kenya and the UK.