India-Kenya Hold 10th Joint Trade Committee Meeting

On 27-28 April 2026, the 10th Session of the India-Kenya Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held in Nairobi to review and strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation between India and Kenya.

Key Points

Trade Performance:
- Bilateral trade reached $4.31 billion in FY 2025–26.
- Up 24.91% from previous year.
Priority Sectors:
- Pharmaceuticals, agriculture, engineering goods, electronics.
- Digital infrastructure and renewable energy.
Trade Facilitation Measures:
- BIS–KEBS cooperation on standards.
- CBIC–Kenya Revenue Authority MoU on pre-arrival customs data.
Business Collaboration:
- CII and India–Kenya Chamber agreement signed.
- Focus on investment and industrial cooperation.
Currency & Financial Cooperation:
- Discussion on Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs).
- Exploring Local Currency Settlement mechanism.
Infrastructure Cooperation:
- Support for Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway.
- Opportunities in shipbuilding, machinery, and construction.
Healthcare & Agriculture:
- India highlighted affordable generic medicines.
- Discussions on sanitary and phytosanitary barriers.
Clean Energy & Digital Partnerships:
- India offered support in solar and wind projects.
- Kenya considering International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement.
- Talks on UPI-like systems and digital inclusion.
Capacity Building:
- Training under Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme.
- Cooperation in education, healthcare, and skill development.