Kenya has exited the COMESA Sugar Safeguard regime, ending a 24-year protection framework that shielded the domestic sugar industry from unrestricted regional imports. The safeguard, which lapsed on November 30, 2025, was initially enacted under Article 61 of the COMESA Treaty to allow Kenya time to restructure its sugar sector and improve competitiveness. A Reform … Continue reading Kenya exits COMESA sugar safeguard after 24 years