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Kenya-South Africa Business Forum

2026-06-042026-06-15
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  1. June 2026

  2. Kenya, South Africa sign six memoranda on trade and cooperation

    1. Capital News

      … Addressing a joint Kenya-South Africa Business Forum in Midrand, Johannesburg on Thursday, alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, President Ruto said the two nations, as “economic anchors” of Eastern and Southern Africa, must take the lead in building integrated value …

      Ruto urges African businesses to prioritise intra-Africa trade at Kenya-South Africa Business Forum

    2. Capital News

      … The two leaders are expected to engage private-sector players during the Kenya-South Africa Business Forum, where discussions will focus on expanding commercial partnerships and unlocking new investment opportunities across the continent.

      Kenya, South Africa sign 6 deals including pact on trade facilitation

  3. The Standard

    … Later, the two leaders were scheduled to address the Kenya-South Africa Business Forum. …

    'We are not rivals,' Ramaphosa hails Kenya-South Africa ties

  4. The Standard

    … Speaking during the Kenya-South Africa Business Forum attended by President William Ruto and business leaders from both countries, Ramaphosa revealed that South Africa had previously considered imposing restrictions on Kenyan tea imports in response to tariffs imposed by Kenya on …

    Kenyan tea exports to South Africa set to rise after trade barrier removal
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Ruto urges African firms to prioritise intra-Africa trade

The News

President William Ruto has challenged African businesses to focus on trading within Africa rather than overseas, stating the continent is becoming a major frontier for trade and investment. Addressing a Kenya-South Africa Business Forum in Johannesburg alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Ruto said the two nations must lead in building integrated value chains under the African Continental Free Trade Area, noting bilateral trade between Kenya and South Africa reached about $680 million in 2025.

5 June 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 5 June

  1. Ruto urges African firms to prioritise intra-Africa trade

    President William Ruto has challenged African businesses to focus on trading within Africa rather than overseas, stating the continent is becoming a major frontier for trade and investment. Addressing a Kenya-South Africa Business Forum in Johannesburg alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Ruto said the two nations must lead in building integrated value chains under the African Continental Free Trade Area, noting bilateral trade between Kenya and South Africa reached about $680 million in 2025.

    5 June 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Kenya, South Africa sign six memoranda on trade and cooperation

    Kenya and South Africa signed six Memoranda of Understanding covering trade facilitation, maritime cooperation, gender equality, TVET, arts and culture, and sports and recreation. The agreements aim to deepen bilateral trade, strengthen African integration, and reduce non-tariff barriers between the two nations.

    4 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Ramaphosa dismisses rivalry between Kenya and South Africa

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described Kenya and South Africa as strategic partners with a shared vision for Africa, rejecting suggestions of rivalry between the two nations. During a joint press briefing with President William Ruto in Pretoria, Ramaphosa said the countries are "complementary" and align on key continental and global issues.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Kenya, South Africa remove trade barriers to boost tea exports

    Kenya and South Africa have agreed to remove trade barriers to increase Kenyan tea exports to South Africa, reversing South Africa's consideration of restrictions imposed in response to Kenyan tariffs on South African steel. The decision aims to strengthen trade ties and support small-scale farmers under the African Continental Free Trade Area.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard →

Kenya-South Africa Business Forum — Kenyan press coverage · Kenya Minute