Kenya imports from Uganda down 34pc as trade wars bite

The Busia one-stop border crossing. Trade between Kenya and Uganda has been hampered by long-running disputes. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The value of imports from Uganda dropped 34 percent in eight months to August as trade wars between Kenya and its neighbour took a toll on the flow of goods.

Trade data from Central Bank of Kenya indicates that the imports from Uganda dropped from a record high of Ksh3.2 billion ($29 million) in February to Ksh2.09 billion ($19 million) in the review period, hitting a seven-month low.