UK Reduces Checks and Inspection Fees on Kenyan Horticultural Produce to Boost Trade
The UK government has reduced checks and inspection fees for selected Kenyan horticultural produce. This decision is expected to increase Kenya’s exports to the UK, which have already seen growth in recent months. Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary, Salim Mvurya, announced the reduction in inspection rates for some Kenyan produce from 10% to 5%. This reduction applies to key horticultural exports such as snow peas and cut flowers, which are among Kenya’s largest agricultural exports to the UK. The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to facilitate smoother trade between the two nations, especially in the post-Brexit context, where both countries are seeking to deepen bilateral relations.
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