Why Kenya's zero-tariff deal with China is up in the air

Plans by Kenya and China to ink alandmark trade agreementdesigned to provide a critical lifeline to local exporters have been cast into a state of geopolitical limbo.Documents seen byThe Sunday Standard, and sources who spoke to this writer, reveal that the finalised text of the "Early Harvest" deal is gathering dust on the Ministry of Trade shelves in Nairobi.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

Documents seen byThe Sunday Standard, and sources who spoke to this writer, reveal that the finalised text of the "Early Harvest" deal is gathering dust on the Ministry of Trade shelves in Nairobi.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport Bold JournalismUnlimited 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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