How private sector is missing out on Kenya's preferential trade deals

Kenya is struggling to fully harness the huge benefits of the preferential trade agreements it has signed with various markets, largely because its export portfolio is narrow and dominated by low-value products.According to theKenya Association of Manufacturers(KAM), many of the country’s exports lack competitiveness on the global stage, in part due to high domestic manufacturing costs that drive up final prices of these products.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Stories Shape Kenya. Support Credible JournalismStand With Bold Journalism 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

According to theKenya Association of Manufacturers(KAM), many of the country’s exports lack competitiveness on the global stage, in part due to high domestic manufacturing costs that drive up final prices of these products.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Stories Shape Kenya. Support Credible JournalismStand With Bold Journalism 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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