Kenya to Host AfCFTA Digital Trade Negotiations in August

Kenya will host the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol negotiations in Nairobi this August 2024. The Ministry of Trade said the talks aim to harmonize e-commerce rules, data flows, and digital ID recognition across 54 nations. Kenya’s experience with M-Pesa, eCitizen, and digital land records positions it as a credible convener. Outcomes could unlock $70 billion in digital trade by 2030. KEPSA and fintechs like Cellulant are providing private sector input. The event underscores Kenya’s ambition to lead Africa’s digital integration agenda.