Nairobi, April 22 -- Kenya has extended its bilateral trade surplus with the UK for the fifth year running, reflecting Nairobi's growing gains from the commercial and investment deals signed between the two nations after London exited the European Union (EU) six years ago.

A bilateral trade surplus occurs when one country exports more goods and services to a specific partner country than it imports from them, resulting in a positive balance for the exporting nation.

Official data shows that Kenya's exports to the UK increased by 12 percent or Sh25.47 billion to £1.4 billion (Sh242.66 billion) in the year to September 30, 2025.

Comparatively, Kenya's imports from the UK increased by 4.5 percent or Sh5.71 billion to £765 millio...