Lee Kinyanjui
Lee Kinyanjui is the Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, who has actively promoted the operationalization of Special Economic Zones, asserting that they will boost exports, generate foreign exchange, and create jobs, particularly emphasizing the progress of the Mombasa SEZ project.
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Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said the UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement has been critical in securing predictable market access for Kenyan exports.
Kenya-UK trade reaches all time high of Sh360b
Kenya· 2026-02-06
Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui stated that the launch of Gulfood360 Africa/Kenya signals a decisive step in Kenya’s trade and investment journey.
Nairobi picked to host world's largest food trade platformKenya· 2026-01-31
Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said unpaid VAT refunds running into billions of shillings have eroded investor confidence and stalled expansion plans by firms operating in the country.
Trade ministry seeks urgent action on VAT refundsKenya· 2026-01-26
Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui said, one of the country’s key priority is expanding the export basket.
Win for Kenya as AGOA agreement extended for 3 yearsKenya· 2026-01-15
Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui expressed optimism about the renewed confidence in Kenya's export sector following the AGOA extension.
Kenya wins three-year AGOA extension, securing jobsKenya· 2026-01-14Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said the government expansion plans would transform the port and surrounding towns into commercial and business hubs.
Mai Mahiu dry port to create 100,000 job opportunitiesKenya· 2025-12-15
Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui participated in the Isuzu EA Plant Tour Visit and Parts and Distribution Center groundbreaking ceremony.
'Not for sale': Why MPs slammed brakes on Tanzanian billionaire's cement empireKenya· 2025-12-08
Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui participated in the Isuzu EA Plant Tour Visit and Parts and Distribution Center groundbreaking ceremony.
Tea sector bosses face lifestyle audit as MPs move to restore sanityKenya· 2025-12-08
Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui spoke during Isuzu EA Plant Tour Visit and Parts and Distribution Center groundbreaking ceremony.
Task force proposes radical reforms to protect tea farmersKenya· 2025-12-08Lee Kinyanjui is the Trade CS of Kenya.
Cede hosts forum on building seamless payment infrastructure in AfricaKenya· 2025-12-08
Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui and Isuzu East Africa MD Rita Kavashe during Isuzu EA Plant Tour Visit and Parts and Distribution Center groundbreaking ceremony in Nairobi.
Tea market achieves Sh1.1 billion in the weekly auctionKenya· 2025-12-08
Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui attended the Isuzu EA Plant Tour Visit and Parts and Distribution Center groundbreaking ceremony.
Christmas fever: Five ways to avoid borrowing without a realistic repayment planKenya· 2025-12-08Lee Kinyanjui is the Trade CS who attended the Isuzu EA Plant Tour Visit.
Power sector connectivity, access up 75pc, says energy committeeKenya· 2025-12-08
Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui participated in the Isuzu EA Plant Tour Visit and Parts and Distribution Center groundbreaking ceremony.
State ordered to pay Mauritian backed sugar investor Sh24bKenya· 2025-12-07Investment and Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui warned that the long procedure to start a capital project was hurting the country.
Trade CS says litigation, bureaucracy eroding investor confidenceKenya· 2025-12-03
Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui emphasized that land ownership will help families unlock economic opportunities.
Five-decade wait ends as Kiptagwanyi residents get land titlesKenya· 2025-10-30
Trade, Investment and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui stated that quality goods will put Kenya on the global stage.
CS, standards agency bosses root for quality to boost competitivenessKenya· 2025-10-26
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui was present during the press briefing.
Ruto mourns Raila as a giant of democracy in KenyaKenya· 2025-10-15
Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui also paid tribute to Raila Odinga.
How Kenya's political class, public reacted to Odinga's deathKenya· 2025-10-15
Cabinet Secretary for Trade Lee Kinyanjui noted that quality standards were key to unlocking trade opportunities.
KEBS ramps up partnerships to boost quality and safetyKenya· 2025-10-14
Kenya's Trade Minister Lee Kinyanjui revealed that Nairobi was pushing for at least a short extension.
Jobs in the balance over deal's uncertain future
United Kingdom· 2025-09-30
Investment, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui also spoke at the forum.
President Ruto hits out at opposition over 2027 campaignsKenya· 2025-09-17
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Lee Kinyanjui, pledged to fully align all trade-related commitments to the East African Community treaty.
Kenya, Uganda agree to eliminate trade barriersKenya· 2025-09-01
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui warned that the government would not hesitate to cancel the contract.
Industrial parks in Western stall over lack of fundsKenya· 2025-09-01
In a letter to Investment, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Mr Lee Kinyanjui dated August 18, this year, KSAA said the charges levied in respect of inspection activities must be transparent and verifiable.
Why Kephis faces major hurdles in effecting ship, container inspection at portKenya· 2025-08-30
On August 18, KSAA wrote to the Cabinet Secretary for Trade, Investment, and Industry Lee Kinyanjui, saying the fees did not match international shipping standards.
Reprieve for cargo owners as agency halts vessel inspection leviesKenya· 2025-08-28
Trade, Industry and Investment Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said Kenya is looking to start talks on a reciprocal trade agreement.
Why Trump is resetting Biden's-era trade talks with KenyaKenya· 2025-08-22
Ruto was accompanied by state officials, including Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui.
Ruto seeks to enhance cooperation with Japan in education, manufacturing, sportsKenya· 2025-08-20
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui attended the Presidential Private Sector Roundtable.
'Naysayers and merchants of doom,' Ruto says of Hustler Fund criticsKenya· 2025-08-06
Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui said Kenya could be forced to retaliate if the situation escalates.
Tanzania risks diplomatic backlash over trader ban, expert warnsKenya· 2025-08-05
