Trade Remedies Agency

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Overview

  • Act: Kenya Trade Remedies Act, 2017, Section 3(1)
  • Formed: 2017
  • CEO: Samuel K. Chemisto
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The Kenya Trade Remedies Agency (KETRA), established under the Kenya Trade Remedies Act of 2017, aims to safeguard local industries against unfair trade practices. Its key mandate includes investigating dumping and subsidization, enforcing trade remedy measures, and ensuring compliance with WTO regulations. KETRA has successfully enacted the Trade Remedies Law and enhanced trade policy frameworks, thereby protecting Kenyan businesses and promoting fair competition

CEO: Samuel K. Chemisto

Mr. Chemisto is the Ag. Executive Director/CEO of KETRA. He holds training in Trade Policy from the WTO Institute and has over 20 years of experience in trade development. He has served in various roles, including at the Kenya Mission in Geneva and the High Commission in Islamabad. He was instrumental in enacting the Trade Remedies Law and has participated in numerous professional management and leadership training programs, enhancing Kenya’s trade policy framework​.

Board of Governors

Samuel K. Chemisto

Ag. Executive Director

Wilson Ambechi Songa

Member

Nicholace Kunga Ngece

Member

Jason Kapkirwok

Member

Erastus Wanjohi Wahome

Member

Joshua Wabwire

Member

Lilian Moraa

Member

Leonard Kwinga Kausya

Member

Functions

  • Investigate Dumping: Assess allegations of dumping of imported goods.
  • Countervailing Measures: Evaluate subsidies affecting local industries.
  • Implement Trade Remedies: Enforce measures to protect local businesses from unfair trade practices.
  • Compliance with WTO: Ensure adherence to WTO trade regulations.
  • Policy Development: Contribute to the formulation of trade policy frameworks.
  • Public Awareness: Educate stakeholders on trade remedies and regulations.
  • Capacity Building: Enhance the skills of personnel involved in trade remedy measures.
  • Data Collection: Gather relevant trade data for analysis.
  • Advisory Role: Provide recommendations to the government on trade issues.
  • Collaboration: Work with other agencies to strengthen trade defense mechanisms

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Address & Contacts

  • P O Box, 41989 -00100 Nairobi, Kenya
  • Kenya Institute of Business Training Building,
  • 2nd floor, Ojijo Road, Parklands
  • PRJ6+PP Nairobi