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Regina Ombam

Also known as: Principal Secretary State Department for Trade Regina Ombam · Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam

2026-05-122026-07-30

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    at helping local enterprises overcome challenges that limit their ability to compete in domestic and international markets, including weak branding, limited market visibility and inadequate access to export opportunities.State Department for Trade Principal Secretary Regina Ombam

    Export agency steps up push for new markets
  3. Citizen Digital

    Trade PS Ombam calls for stronger marketing partnerships to attract investment By Citizen Reporter July 15, 2026 10:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Principal Secretary for Trade Regina

    Trade PS Ombam calls for stronger marketing partnerships to attract investment
  4. Capital News

    The consignment was officially flagged off at Mitchell Cotts by Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam and Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi.

    Kenya Ships First Premium Coffee Consignment To Italy As Export Diversification Gains Pace
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeTrade Principal Secretary Regina Ombam has called for closer ties between government and marketers, saying stronger collaboration is key to boosting exports and attracting investment.

    Ombam: Kenya cannot grow exports without marketers
  6. The Standard

    In addition, the rise in exports to Germany was occasioned by increased domestic exports of coffee and macadamia nuts,” the report says.Principal Secretary State Department for Trade Regina Ombam said the duty-free, quota-free agreement with the EU has provided Kenya with an oppo

    EU pushes Kenya to diversify exports beyond agriculture
  7. June 2026
  8. The Standard

    Industry Principal Secretary Dr Juma Mukhwana said Kenya is ready for investment, with a digital economy, its gateway to East Africa and Africa, and rare earth minerals for e-mobility investment, and welcomed Slovakian investors to set up shop.His trade counterpart, Regina Ombam,

    Kenya woos Slovak investors at Nairobi forum
  9. May 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    Trade Principal Secretary Regina Ombam said the latest development reflects growing bilateral trade ties between Kenya and China.

    Kenya exports first cargo worth over Ksh.5M under China’s zero-tariff deal
Business

Kenya Export Agency promotes local products at Kisumu Show

The News

The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (Keproba) has intensified efforts to help local enterprises improve product quality, branding and competitiveness, showcasing MSMEs participating in the Made in Kenya initiative at the Kisumu National Show to connect businesses with consumers and buyers.

25 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 July

  1. Kenya Export Agency promotes local products at Kisumu Show

    The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (Keproba) has intensified efforts to help local enterprises improve product quality, branding and competitiveness, showcasing MSMEs participating in the Made in Kenya initiative at the Kisumu National Show to connect businesses with consumers and buyers.

    25 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 15 July

  1. PS Ombam urges closer government-marketing collaboration for trade growth

    Trade Principal Secretary Regina Ombam called for stronger partnerships between government and marketing professionals to drive exports, attract investment, and improve Kenya's competitiveness in regional and global markets. Speaking at the Marketing Society of Kenya's Chair's Power Breakfast, Ombam said effective marketing is a strategic tool for positioning Kenya as a preferred destination for trade and investment.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya exports first premium coffee shipment to Italy

    Kenya has dispatched the first of 20 containers of green coffee beans to Italy, marking an expansion of premium coffee exports to one of Europe's largest coffee markets. The Trade Ministry said the shipment, exported by Sumseron Coffee & Tea Limited to Trieste Port, reflects efforts to diversify export destinations and increase earnings for coffee farmers.

    15 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. Trade PS calls for closer ties between government and marketers

    Trade Principal Secretary Regina Ombam has called for stronger collaboration between government and marketers to boost exports and attract investment, saying marketing must be central to Kenya's economic agenda and trade policy.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 10 July

  1. EU urges Kenya to diversify exports beyond agricultural products

    The EU Ambassador to Kenya has urged the country to diversify its export basket beyond agriculture and invest in value addition through the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement, citing examples like specialty tea exports to France as proof of potential.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Kenya promotes 50 investment opportunities to Slovak investors

    The Kenyan government has invited Slovak investors to consider Kenya's investment opportunities, highlighting over 50 options and citing stable currency, inflation, and open capital markets. The trade relationship between Kenya and Slovakia was valued at $6.8 million as of 2025, with Slovakia exporting machinery, automobiles, and fertiliser while Kenya exports cut flowers, coffee, and fresh produce.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Kenya ships first cargo to China under zero-tariff deal

    Kenya has exported its first cargo shipment to China under Beijing's newly introduced zero-tariff arrangement for 53 African countries. The 15,125-tonne shipment, valued at USD 40,000, arrived at Xiamen Port in Fujian Province and marks the start of enhanced market access for Kenyan goods.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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