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[PHOTOS] EU, Kenya sign economic partnership agreement for bilateral trade boost

President William Ruto and President Ursula von der Leyen presided over the signing of the agreement.

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by LINDWE DANFLOW

In-pictures18 December 2023 - 11:30

In Summary


  • The signing of the agreement took place at State House in Nairobi. 
  • The agreement provides permanent access to the EU market for Kenyan farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs.
EU President Ursula von der Leyen, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and President William Ruto witness the signing of Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement at State House in Nairobi on December 18, 2023.

The European Union and Kenya on Monday signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows, and contribute to sustainable economic growth. 

President William Ruto and President Ursula von der Leyen presided over the signing of the agreement. 

The signing of the agreement took place at State House in Nairobi. 

The agreement provides permanent access to the EU market for Kenyan farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs, thereby boosting job creation and innovation and catalyzing economic growth.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi were also present. Cabinet Secretaries and Governors were present. 



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