required report public distribution date 11 14 2006 gain number ke6010 kenya exporter guide update approved by kevin n smith us embassy nairobi prepared carol kamau highlights this serves as a resource for companies seeking export high value consumer oriented products to and the greater east central african region s geographical location industrial development regional economic integration make it major gateway trade provides practical tips on local business practices characteristics food standards regulations import inspection procedures also opportunities best product prospects includes psd changes no matrix annual ke1 ke usda foreign agricultural service global agriculture information network template version 2 09 page of 13 unclassified section i market overview structure economy gross domestic gdp in 2005 was 16 3 billion small world but heavyweight remains predominantly 25 total is diverse transport communications propelled an ongoing boom cellular telephony