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Sudan has formally ended its ban on Kenyan tea imports, bringing relief to farmers and exporters who had endured a 20-month embargo that caused tens of millions of dollars in losses.
Ministerial Order No. 25 of 2026, signed by Sudan's Minister of Industry and Trade, Mahasin Ali Yaqoub, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, lifted the ban with immediate effect.
The order followed approvals from Sudan's Sovereignty Council and Cabinet and directed all relevant authorities to implement the decision.
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Sudan had historically been among Kenya's top five tea export destinations, purchasing approximately 35 million kilograms annually at a value of around KSh 9 billion (USD 70 million).
When the ban came into force in March 2025, goods worth more than KSh 3.1 billion (USD 24 million) were already in transit or awaiting shipment, leaving 207 forty-foot containers stranded at the Port of Mombasa.
By the time the order was signed, more than 3.44 million kilograms of tea valued at over KSh 1.3 billion (USD 10.3 million) remained in Mombasa warehouses.
