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Kenya Reaffirms Commitment in the Implementation of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

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Kenya remains committed in the full implementation of the World Trade Organization Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam said the agreement represents a major milestone in global efforts to simplifying, modernizing and harmonising trade processes.

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Kenya remains committed in the full implementation of the World Trade Organization Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA).

 

Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam said the agreement represents a major milestone in global efforts to simplifying, modernizing and harmonising trade processes.

 

Speaking on Tuesday 29th July 2025, she officially opened the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) Workshop of the TFA in Mombasa PS Ombam who also doubles up as the chair noted that for Kenya the agreement serves as a tool to improve the trade environment, boost competitiveness and facilitate growth of the economy through increased efficiency in cross border trade.

 

She added that since ratification of the agreement Kenya has witnessed an increase in trade volumes and reduction of unnecessary delays and reiterated the government's commitment to creating a business environment that fosters growth, innovation and competitiveness.

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