UK Eyes Deeper Economic Ties With Kenya As Trade Hits Record Sh340 Billion

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Speaking during an interview on The Capital in the Morning radio show, Baugh described the partnership between President William Ruto and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as one focused on practical outcomes rather than symbolic agreements.

“It has moved beyond a signature to deliver real investment, real jobs and real momentum,” Baugh said.

The envoy said British companies currently employ approximately 250,000 Kenyans, reflecting the UK’s growing economic footprint in the country.

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Among the flagship initiatives is the recently launched infrastructure investment fund at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, which is expected to finance critical projects in transport, energy and digital connectivity.

Baugh also highlighted the Nairobi Railway City project, inspired by the regeneration of London’s King’s Cross district, as one of the partnership’s most transformative investments.

Backed by approximately £150 million, the project is projected to generate around 10,000 jobs while transforming Nairobi’s central business district into a modern transport and commercial hub.

Overall, he said, projects under the Strategic Partnership are expected to support more than 100,000 direct and indirect jobs across multiple sectors.

The High Commissioner also praised the Economic Partnership Agreement between Kenya and the UK, saying it continues to provide Kenyan exporters with duty-free and quota-free access to British markets.

He cited Spring Valley Coffee, which recently won the Best New Coffee House award at the London Coffee Awards, as an example of how Kenyan brands are gaining international recognition.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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