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A significant week-over-week price increase at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange, driven by high-quality beans and favourable global market conditions, signals potential gains for Kenyan farmers amidst ongoing government reforms.
The longest US government shutdown in history is causing severe financial hardship for federal employees, while political deadlock in Washington raises concerns about the stability of American foreign aid commitments to partners like Kenya.
Upcoming UK tax hikes, hinted at by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, are creating uncertainty for British consumers and businesses like Marks & Spencer, with potential ripple effects for Kenyan exporters reliant on UK market stability.
Bilateral trade surged by 11.9% in the year to September 2025, buoyed by a significant rise in Kenyan exports of agricultural products and a jump in UK machinery and vehicle sales, signaling a deepening economic partnership.
