Kenya is seeking to bring in more maize from Uganda as the two countries move to deepen agricultural trade, according to Soko Directory. The report links the plan to a 90kg bag of maize hitting KSh6,000, framing possible imports as part of closer cross-border agricultural cooperation rather than a confirmed purchase. Details beyond the headline and brief excerpt were not provided.

Kenya and Uganda are pushing to expand maize trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area, with Kenyan Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Kagwe saying Uganda is well positioned to supply part of Kenya's maize requirements. However, Kagwe urged Uganda to strengthen post-harvest handling, particularly maize drying, to address concerns over moisture content and aflatoxin contamination, stressing the need for safe, aflatoxin-free grain in cross-border trade.

Kenya is importing milk from neighbouring countries, including Uganda, as prolonged dry conditions and falling local production strain the country's dairy sector. Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Lee Kinyanjui, confirmed on September 5 that the country is sourcing milk from Uganda to help meet domestic demand, according to SoftPower News. The move highlights supply pressures facing Kenya's dairy industry as authorities seek to bridge the shortfall.

Kenya's Industrialisation Principal Secretary Mukhwana said the country is reviewing trade ties with India, citing a 14-to-1 trade imbalance he said has roughly doubled since a similar figure was quoted four months earlier. According to Kenya Insights, the widening gap is likelier explained by Kenya recently making India a new fuel supplier than by Indian manufacturers declining to invest. The remarks came a day after President Ruto evicted Tata Chemicals from Lake Magadi.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says it is collaborating with importers and other stakeholders to ensure faster and smoother cargo clearance following the introduction of new import rule requirements. According to Capital FM Business, the move announced in Nairobi on September 7, 2026, aims to address delays affecting cargo clearance at entry points as traders adjust to the updated regulations. The tax agency indicated that engagement with stakeholders is central to easing the transition and minimizing disruption to trade.

Kenya has signed a tripartite agreement to develop a Sh12 billion Special Economic Zone in Mombasa, according to Capital FM Business. The first phase of the project is expected to create 10,000 jobs. The initiative forms part of Kenya's broader strategy to promote export-led manufacturing and attract investment into the coastal region. Officials say the zone is intended to boost industrial activity and strengthen the country's position as a manufacturing hub.