Friday, March 14, 2025 - Kenya is bracing for significant economic losses following Sudan’s decision to suspend all imports from the country, citing Nairobi’s support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The U.S Government has already sanctioned RSF leader,
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo ‘Hemedti’, over war crimes and crimes against humanity in
Sudan.
However, President Ruto recently hosted his faction,
facilitating controversial talks over a parallel Government - an act that has
drawn sharp criticism from Khartoum.
Sudan’s Foreign Ministry condemned Kenya’s actions, warning
of consequences.
Now, the country’s Ministry of Trade and Supply has enacted
Cabinet Resolution No. 129 of 2024, immediately halting all trade between the
two nations.
The ban includes Kenyan imports such as tea, a key export
commodity, and comes as Khartoum accuses Nairobi of enabling RSF activities,
which it views as a direct threat to its sovereignty amid an ongoing conflict.
This suspension deals a major blow to Kenya’s economy,
particularly the tea industry, which generated Ksh 250 billion (US$1.93
billion) in 2024.
In 2023, Kenya exported goods worth $48.2 million (Ksh 6.2
billion) to Sudan, including tea, tobacco, and seed oil.
With Sudan joining the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in
severing trade ties over political tensions, Kenyan farmers and traders now
face uncertainty in securing alternative markets, raising concerns over the
long-term impact of diplomatic disputes on regional trade.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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