Govt extends public participation period on Kenya’s e-commerce policy
By Nancy Marende, July 22, 2025The government has announced an extension of the public participation period for the proposed Kenya E-Commerce Policy, which aims to shape the future of digital trade in the country.
In a notice dated July 22, 2025, the State Department for Trade has extended the deadline for submission of views and comments from the initial date of July 21, 2025, to August 4, 2025.
Additionally, the hybrid public participation forum, previously scheduled for July 23, 2025, will now take place on August 6, 2025, in Nairobi, with the venue to be confirmed.
“The State Department for Trade wishes to notify the public that the final date for submission of views and comments on the draft Kenya E-Commerce Policy has been extended from the earlier advertised date of July 21, 2025, to August 4, 2025, and the hybrid public participation meeting to collate further views on the policy that had been earlier scheduled for July 23, 2025, will now take place on August 6, 2025, in Nairobi at a venue to be confirmed,” read the notice.
The development of this policy aims to provide a structured framework to guide the growth, regulation, and sustainability of e-commerce in Kenya.
Furthermore, the draft policy addresses key areas, including consumer protection, digital infrastructure, skills development, MSME support, and climate-responsive e-commerce practices.
Additionally, the notice revealed that the policy is now at a critical stage of public consultation to ensure inclusivity and transparency in its finalisation.
“A draft Kenya E-Commerce Policy has been developed by the State Department for Trade with input from various stakeholders drawn from key government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), the private sector, and academia,” read the notice.
Kenyans are encouraged to submit their input via email to info@trade.go.ke. The draft policy document is available for download on the State Department for Trade’s official website: www.trade.go.ke.
The E-Commerce Policy is part of the government’s broader push to align Kenya’s trade infrastructure with the Kenya Vision 2030 blueprint and global digital transformation trends