Trade Deal Signed for 2,500 Exports from mining in Nairobi

Nairobi County announced the signing of a landmark trade deal covering 2,500 mining exports, a move set to boost Kenya’s position in the global minerals market. The agreement was finalized during Africa Mining Week 2025, bringing together international investors, local mining firms, and government agencies to strengthen the country’s export capacity. Officials emphasized that the deal aligns with Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), which prioritizes industrial growth and trade expansion.
The deal focuses on the export of industrial minerals, rare earth elements, and construction materials, commodities that are increasingly in demand across international markets. Nairobi County partnered with the Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) and private investors to provide exporters with financing, insurance, and logistics support. By embedding sustainability and compliance standards into the agreement, the county aims to ensure that mining exports meet global environmental and governance benchmarks.
Industry stakeholders welcomed the initiative, noting that it will create jobs, strengthen supply chains, and increase foreign exchange earnings. Analysts argue that the trade deal is transformative for Nairobi’s mining sector, as it embeds financing and technical support into export operations. The agreement complements earlier initiatives such as the Export Financing Platform (May 2025) and the Export Growth Fund (November 2025), creating a comprehensive ecosystem for trade facilitation.
Looking ahead, Nairobi County plans to expand mining exports by integrating digital trade platforms, blockchain-based certification, and green energy solutions into the sector. Officials believe that by embedding innovation and sustainability into mining, Nairobi can accelerate industrial growth, attract foreign investment, and reinforce its role as East Africa’s hub for mineral trade.