Stanbic Bank Kenya is facilitating the inclusion of Kenyan exporters in a 20‑business delegation that will attend the 2026 China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, linking them with Chinese buyers and investors.

The delegation brings together businesses from seven African countries – South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda – and showcases products from agriculture and value‑added agri‑processing sectors such as coffee, tea, avocados, grains, cashews and sesame.

Participation aims to help Kenyan exporters diversify revenue, reach new customers and build more resilient market routes by meeting Chinese distributors, investors and commercial partners at the expo.

Standard Bank Group’s Africa‑China Trade Solutions (ACTS) will provide Kenyan firms with trade finance, foreign‑exchange, buyer introductions and market advisory services throughout the trade journey.

The bank’s partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) enhances its ability to link African businesses with Chinese market opportunities and to support regulatory and payment processes.

Standard Bank Group notes that early shipments from South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Nigeria have benefited from a new zero‑tariff framework, lowering import duties and reducing landed costs for exporters.

Enhanced Renminbi settlement capabilities are also being promoted to cut transaction friction across the Africa‑China corridor.

Luthando Vuba, Head of International Trade at Standard Bank Group, said the nine‑year history of CIIE provides African businesses with a platform to showcase products, access networks and gain market insights that can lead to meaningful commercial outcomes.

Since joining CIIE, Standard Bank Group has supported more than 242 African firms and facilitated over 500 buyer engagements, illustrating the scale of the platform’s impact on cross‑border trade.