India and Kenya hold 10th Joint Trade Committee meeting in Nairobi on April 27-28, 2026

Key facts

• India and Kenya held the 10th session of the Joint Trade Committee (JTC) in Nairobi on April 27-28, 2026.
• The meeting was co-chaired by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Akotah Ombam.
• Bilateral trade between India and Kenya reached $4.31 billion in 2025-26, representing a 24.91 per cent increase from $3.45 billion in the previous fiscal.
• An MoU was signed between the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) to strengthen standardisation and conformity assessment.
• The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and Kenya Revenue Authority signed an MoU for the exchange of pre-arrival customs information to streamline customs procedures.
• The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the India Kenya Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed an agreement to promote trade, investment, and industrial collaboration.
• Both nations explored trade settlement in local currencies through Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs) and a Local Currency Settlement mechanism.
• India provided support for Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway through rolling stock supply, project management, and feasibility studies.
• Kenya indicated its intention to sign the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement.
• Digital cooperation discussions focused on Bharat Connect and UPI-like payment systems to enhance financial inclusion.
• India offered training under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme in education, earth sciences, healthcare, and mining.
• Student mobility was discussed under the Study in India initiative.