KENYA

Kenya has issued new regulations targeting importers of a wide range of consumer goods. The directive, released by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and published in The Kenya Gazette, dated 13 May, will prevent importers of certain consumer goods from using bonded warehouses for storage, and thus delaying payment of customs duties. More

The East African states of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda have introduced stricter cargo movement measures aimed at containing the cross-border spread of Covid-19, following a rise in cases attributed to contamination by cross-border truck drivers. More

Emerging as an area of opportunity for online retailing, Kenya has witnessed the rise of indigenous e-commerce platforms and the increasing footprints of international players, reflecting significant jump-start potential for businesses looking to tap into the country’s consumer market. More

Apart from those promising sectors discussed in the first part of this article, the second part focuses on another bright aspect of Kenya – its relatively small but fast-growing industries, in particular the ICT and health services. The enormous growth potential of these two sectors is encouraging international investors, including Hong Kong companies, to examine possible areas of partnership and investment opportunities. More