Building Africa’s Exports Through Quality
In December 2025, a consignment of Apple mangoes from Makueni County was loaded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and shipped to the United Kingdom; the first Kenyan mangoes to enter that market since 2014, when Kenya self banned exports to avoid sanctions due to fruit fly interceptions. The volume was modest, yet historic and economically […]
L’histoire derrière une expédition : renforcer les exportations africaines à travers la qualité
En décembre 2025, des mangues « Apple » provenant du comté de Makueni ont été chargées à l’aéroport international Jomo Kenyatta et expédiées vers le Royaume-Uni ; il s’agissait des premières mangues kenyanes à entrer sur ce marché depuis 2014, année où le Kenya s’était lui-même interdit d’exporter pour éviter des sanctions liées à la […]
A continental story, with Ethiopia at its centre
In late 2024, the European Union’s Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (EU-DG SANTE) put Eastern Africa’s flower industry under one of the most demanding plant-health audits the sector has faced. The threat was the False Codling Moth, whose larva conceals itself inside a rose bud or capsicum. The EU treats it as a zero-tolerance […]
Une histoire continentale, dont l’Éthiopie serait le principal protagoniste
Quand un papillon de nuit menace une industrie d’un milliard de dollars À la fin de l’année 2024, la Direction générale de la santé et de la sécurité alimentaire de l’Union européenne (DG SANTE) a soumis le secteur floral d’Afrique de l’Est à l’un des contrôles phytosanitaires les plus rigoureux que ce secteur ait jamais […]
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TradeMark Africa From faster borders to stronger systems
For more than 15 years, TradeMark Africa has focused on reducing the cost and complexity of trade. What has changed over this period? A lot. In the early years, the mission was clear: make trade faster and cheaper. That meant ports that worked, border crossings that operated efficiently, and corridors that flowed. We tracked success […]
De contrôles aux frontières plus rapides à des systèmes plus performants
Njoki Mungai, Directeur principal chargé de la mise en œuvre des programmes chez TradeMark Africa, partage l’expérience de TradeMark Africa en matière de facilitation des échanges commerciaux, de soutien à la réforme des systèmes et de promotion de l’inclusion. Depuis plus de 15 ans, TradeMark Africa s’attache à réduire le coût et la complexité des […]
East African horticulture players push for regional trade reforms
East African horticulture players are pushing for removal of trade barriers and harmonisation of standards to make it easier for farmers and exporters to trade within the region and access global markets. The call came on September 22, 2026 during the launch of the Horticultural Council for Eastern Africa (HoCEA) in Nairobi, where industry players […]
Ethiopia’s Green Energy Drives Electric Mobility Transition – Trademark Africa
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s abundant renewable electricity resources provide a strong strategic foundation for transitioning from diesel-powered transport to electric mobility, according to TradeMark Africa. The organization highlighted the move’s potential to reduce transport costs, cut carbon emissions, and enhance regional trade competitiveness. Ewnetu Taye, TradeMark Africa’s Country Director for Ethiopia, shared these insights in […]
Why Kenya must rethink its flower, perishable trade strategy
The global flower market is both vibrant and fiercely competitive, with Kenya standing as a key player. Yet behind the industry’s blooming success lies a tangle of challenges — from environmental strains to economic pressures — that threaten its future. Addressing these issues with innovation and resilience is essential to sustain growth and secure long-term […]