Browsing: Kenya-UK relations

• Kenya and the UK are equipping officials with policy tools aimed at improving regulatory environment to attract investment and growth.
• UK businesses have cited challenging operating environment as the main barrier to business operations in Kenya, along with power outages and high electricity costs.
• Increased efficiencies in this space would also be boost intra-African trade though increased compliance with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

A new push, Kenya-UK partnership, is paving the way for a stronger export trade framework through a specialized workshop aimed at equipping Kenyan officials with the skills to refine business regulations. As East Africa’s largest economy, Kenya stands to benefit from streamlined policies that enhance trade efficiency, attract investment, and create a more business-friendly environment.

This initiative underscores a shared commitment between the two nations to bolster economic growth by fostering regulatory reforms that support thriving enterprises. The three-day event, held in Nairobi, aims …