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Kenya is Making Strategic Moves To Maximizing The EU Economic Partnership Agreement

sage whitman by sage whitman
January 24, 2025
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Kenya is Making Strategic Moves To Maximizing The EU Economic Partnership Agreement
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Kenya is making significant strides to harness the full potential of the Kenya-European Union (EU) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), a landmark trade pact that promises to bolster the nation’s economy and elevate its global standing. By diversifying export products, enhancing value addition, and fostering strategic partnerships, Kenya is positioning itself to transform its economic landscape and secure a more prosperous future.

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The Kenya-EU EPA, ratified in April 2024 and effective from July 2024, offers Kenyan products duty-free and quota-free access to the vast EU market, which boasts a GDP of $16 trillion. This trade relationship underscores the EU’s status as one of Kenya’s largest trading partners, accounting for 21.1% of the country’s total exports annually. In 2023 alone, Kenya’s exports to the EU were valued at $1.07 billion, a figure that signals growing trade ties and the narrowing of the trade balance.

To capitalize on this agreement, the government, in collaboration with private sector stakeholders, is aggressively promoting export diversification. Traditionally dominated by agricultural commodities like cut flowers, coffee, tea, and spices, Kenya’s export portfolio is now expanding to include manufactured products, fisheries, livestock, and high-value creative and digital sectors. These efforts are designed not only to boost foreign exchange earnings but also to drive industrialization and job creation.

The State Department for Trade has been at the forefront of these initiatives. By partnering with the EU, Danish Industry (DI), and the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), the department has conducted extensive sensitization campaigns across counties such as Nakuru, Kirinyaga, and Mombasa. These workshops aim to educate stakeholders on the opportunities presented by the EPA and equip them with the tools to access the EU market effectively.

A National Kenya-EU EPA implementation strategy is currently under development, reflecting a systematic approach to realizing the agreement’s full benefits. This strategy will outline market access priorities, necessary interventions, and support mechanisms, ensuring a cohesive and results-driven framework. Counties are expected to play a pivotal role by initiating programs that expose local trade sectors to the lucrative EU market.

EU Ambassador to Kenya, Henriette Geiger, has highlighted the importance of value addition in agricultural exports and the potential of high-growth sectors like the creative and digital industries. With a median age of 19, Kenya’s digitally savvy youth represent a critical asset in driving economic transformation. The EU’s commitment to fostering sustainable trade, creating decent jobs, and promoting gender equality aligns with Kenya’s aspirations for inclusive growth.

Looking ahead, the EPA’s potential extends beyond goods to include a prospective services agreement, offering new avenues for economic expansion. By addressing critical challenges such as youth unemployment and climate-friendly production, Kenya and the EU are forging a partnership that prioritizes sustainability and shared prosperity.

The Kenya-EU EPA is more than a trade agreement; it is a cornerstone of Kenya’s journey towards becoming an upper middle-income country. By embracing innovation, leveraging its youthful population, and strengthening its trade infrastructure, Kenya is poised to not only maximize the benefits of this partnership but also solidify its position as a key player in the global economy.

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