President Uhuru Kenyatta. He has said Kenya will continue easing trade
requirements to enable other businesses from African countries to engage
with local traders. FILE PHOTO | PSCU
President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday said stronger trade ties
among African countries helped nurture homegrown products that improve
livelihoods.
The Head of State said Kenya would
continue easing trade requirements to enable other businesses from
African countries to engage with local traders.
President
Kenyatta made the remarks at State House, Nairobi, when he bade
farewell to outgoing Nigerian High Commissioner to Kenya, Mr Solomon
Akintola.
He cited last year’s visit to Nigeria where
he signed several trade agreements that have seen Kenyan companies
export goods worth Sh2.4 billion to Nigeria while Nigeria sold goods
worth Sh700 million to Kenya.
President Kenyatta said
that Kenya was keen to increase the number of trading partners adding
that new business deals had been signed with Zambia, Tunisia, Angola and
South Sudan.
The high commissioner noted that cordial
relations among the two countries’ presidents had created a lush ground
for business to thrive especially during his three year tour of duty.
Areas of interest include agriculture, tourism, transport, oil, gas, security, immigration and trade.
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