Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce

Platform for Investment &Trade cooperation between Kenya and China through supporting Chinese companies to do business with Kenyan companies

[Chinese Embassy in Kenya @ChineseEmbKenya]

The friendly cooperation between political parties has always been an important part of China-Kenya relations. We highly appreciate President Ruto’s warm congratulations on the 105th anniversary of the CPC, and look forward to further enhancing friendly exchanges between the CPC and the UDA, jointly injecting more vitality into the building of a China-Kenya community with a shared future in the new era.

[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

Kenya’s blue economy has huge untapped potential—Ksh 350B capacity vs only Ksh 39B realized. As the country hosts the Our Ocean Conference, there is a strong push for more investment &partnerships to unlock maritime trade, fisheries, & coastal growth.

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[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

@AmbGuoHaiyan China and Kenya, both with histories of anti-colonial struggle, share a close friendship. By celebrating together and respecting local culture, the Chinese community in Kenya shows support and brings people closer.

[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

@steppahhot1 @AmbGuoHaiyan China and Kenya, both with histories of anti-colonial struggle, share a close friendship. By celebrating together and respecting local culture, the Chinese community in Kenya shows support and brings people closer.

[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

Kenya ranks 3rd in Africa in the 2026 China Ready Index 🇰🇪

Strong gains in visa access, connectivity & engagement are positioning Kenya as a top destination for Chinese travelers.

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[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

Positive reforms for investors

New laws on taxation, Special Economic Zones, and technopolises are set to improve ease of doing business, support industrial growth, and attract global capital.

Strong opportunities for Kenya–China business collaboration 🇨🇳🤝🇰🇪

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

We are streamlining our laws to strengthen Kenya’s position as an attractive investment destination by creating a more efficient, predictable, and competitive business environment.

Assented to the Income Tax Bill, the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, and the Technopolis Bill at State House, Nairobi.

The Income Tax Act seeks to rationalise the administration of Capital Gains Tax and align Kenya’s tax regime with international best practice and principles of taxation, while reinforcing the gains made in improving the ease of doing business.

The Special Economic Zones Act seeks to enhance Kenya’s competitiveness by expanding the scope of special economic zones to include oil and gas zones, and harmonising the tax incentives applicable to entities undertaking activities within the zones.

The law also strengthens the special economic zones framework by aligning it with the operational realities of large-scale capital investments through the provision of a minimum licence tenure of 10 years to accommodate long project cycles associated with such investments.

The legislation further expands the scope of special economic zones to support strategic sectors of the economy, including agro-processing, manufacturing, mining, advanced technology production, and petroleum operations.

The Technopolis Act establishes a comprehensive legal framework for the creation, development, and governance of technopolises in Kenya.

The law seeks to position Kenya as a leading destination for technology-driven enterprises, innovation, and research by establishing integrated one-stop hubs for the efficient delivery of government services.

The framework is expected to attract global investment, talent, and innovation while accelerating Kenya’s transition into a knowledge-based digital economy.

[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

Strong momentum in Kenya–China trade 🇰🇪🇨🇳

Kenyan avocados and avocado oil land in China under zero tariffs opening new doors for exporters and agribusiness growth.

#KenyaChina #Exports #Agriculture

[Guo Haiyan 郭海燕 @AmbGuoHaiyan]

Karibu! On May 1, 6.9 tons of fresh Kenyan🇰🇪 avocados arrived at Guangzhou Port, and on May 9, 320 tons of Kenyan crude avocado oil arrived at Dalian Port in China.
The two shipments are part of the first consignment of Kenyan exports to China under China’s zero-tariff policy, which was officially flagged off by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Kenyan Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Terminus in Nairobi on March 24. Besides avocados and avocado oil, the inaugural consignment also includes hides and skins, coffee, and green beans, etc.

[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

A strong example of deepening 🇰🇪🇨🇳 trade ties:

Kenya’s specialty coffee is gaining momentum in 🇨🇳 with rising demand, zero-tariff access, & a focus on quality & traceability driving exports, boosting farmer incomes &supporting value addition at origin.

https://t.co/SzET68y99N

[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

@Salnoor25 @AmbGuoHaiyan but rather a form of social engineering that requires deliberate design.

[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

@Salnoor25 @AmbGuoHaiyan For a country of 1.4 billion people to reach this level is something that truly challenges many foreigners' perceptions — it proves that public safety isn't something that naturally comes with a small population or wealth...

[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

@Salnoor25 @AmbGuoHaiyan Rather, it's the result of a broad social consensus, effective grassroots governance, and technology (for example, the widespread use of mobile payments has reduced the incentive to steal cash).

[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

@Salnoor25 @AmbGuoHaiyan You said it perfectly. This sense of security — where you can leave your phone or wallet anywhere and find it untouched — is already a daily reality in many Chinese cities. What's truly admirable is that China didn't achieve this simply by piling on surveillance.

[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

China’s zero-tariff policy and its impact on China–Africa cooperation — insights by H.E. Guo Haiyan, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya.

A significant step toward deepening trade and investment ties and unlocking new opportunities for shared growth.

#ChinaAfricaCooperation #KenyaChina

[Chinese Embassy in Kenya @ChineseEmbKenya]

Ambassador Guo Haiyan: Zero-Tariff Policy Opens New Chapter of China-Africa Cooperation
https://t.co/XjbMnguuPC

[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

@alubesamuel23 On top of that, with sensible tariffs, quality standards, and e-commerce regulations, we can enjoy affordable goods while still protecting local producers. If handled well, this could become a positive cycle of healthy competition, not just a 'flood' of cheap goods.

[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

We welcome the Government of Kenya’s recognition of China’s zero-tariff policy as a major opportunity for Kenyan exporters 🇰🇪

A catalyst to expand exports, strengthen value addition, and deepen Kenya–China trade relations. #KenyaChina #Trade #Exports #WinWin

[Hon Lee Kinyanjui @GovLeeKinyanjui]

Opportunity for Kenyan exporters to access the Chinese market. Know the requirements and where to get support. @MakeItKenya @MITIKenya

[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

@alubesamuel23 In the long run, increased competition can actually push local businesses to upgrade their products and improve services. It can also encourage us to strengthen support systems for affected industries, such as skills training and job transition programs.

[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

A significant opportunity for Kenya 🇰🇪

China’s zero-tariff policy is set to boost avocado exports, strengthening value chains & supporting farmers, exporters, & agribusinesses.

We see this as a catalyst for deeper trade and shared growth. #KenyaChina #Trade #Agriculture

[CGTN Africa @cgtnafrica]

Kenya’s avocado sector poised for growth under China’s zero-tariff policy

Kenya’s avocado exports could get a major boost from China’s new zero-tariff policy, which opens access to one of the world’s largest markets. Farmers, exporters, and packaging firms are preparing to scale up operations to meet expected demand. #ChinaAfricaZeroTariff

[Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce @KenyaChinese]

China’s zero-tariff policy presents a significant opportunity for Kenya to expand exports, enhance competitiveness & attract investment into value addition & manufacturing.

This is a catalyst for deeper trade, increased investment, stronger partnerships, &shared growth.

[Chinese Embassy in Kenya @ChineseEmbKenya]

Starting from May 1, 2026, China will fully implement the zero-tariff treatment on all tariff lines for 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations.
What tangible benefits can African countries gain from China's Zero-Tariff Treatment?

[Guo Haiyan 郭海燕 @AmbGuoHaiyan]

Together with our Kenyan partners, we co-hosted a Symposium on “Zero-Tariffs, Infinite Opportunities” on turning opportunity into action and deepening China-Kenya economic ties.🇨🇳🇰🇪

China grants zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with it, demonstrating its firm commitment to high-level opening-up and mutually beneficial cooperation.