The European Union has granted Kenya Ksh.601.5 million (€5 million) to support the Safe Trade Emergency Facility implemented by Trade Mark East Africa (TMEA).

The contribution by Eurozone makes for the largest donor in the programme, rolled out in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to keep regional trade afloat even as countries wage war on the virus.

The funding is expected to fund measures to protect critical supply chains and keep borders open preserving jobs and livelihoods. Read more