The Sudanese Embassy in Nairobi has now dismissed claims by President William Ruto that Kenyan products, including tea, are still being imported into Sudan despite the suspension.
In a statement Tuesday, the embassy asserted that the ban imposed by Sudan's Ministry of Trade and Supply on March 11 remains in full effect, with no Kenyan goods entering the country. "The Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Nairobi wishes to clarify Sudan's trade policy concerning imports from Kenya.
On March 11, 2025, Sudan's Ministry of Trade and Supply issued a decree suspending all imports from Kenya in line with Sudan's national interest.
The decision has been fully implemented, and since then, no Kenyan products, including Kenyan tea, have been imported into Sudan," read the statement. The response follows remarks by President William Ruto on Monday evening, suggesting that exports to Sudan were still ongoing despite the ban. "By the way, we are selling tea to Sudan, even after they said they are not buying our tea.
