The government is seeking stronger trade systems to boost Kenya’s horticulture exports, which are valued at about one-point-one-four-three billion US dollars annually. Priorities include expanding cold storage, strengthening electronic cargo tracking and single-window systems, and increasing use of authorised economic operators. The Deputy Director for Internal Trade Matthew Komen revealed that the government also wants more value addition through processing, packaging and branding instead of relying mainly on raw exports.

MATTHEW KOMEN – HORTICULTURE