Nairobi, April 25 -- In recent years, the commodity market has emerged as a critical trading avenue. While prospects for other trading options have never looked more uncertain, commodities have not only weathered the storm but enjoy a particularly sunny outlook.

The worldwide commodities market is expected to reach a nominal value of more than $131 billion before the end of 2024. With a forecasted growth rate of 1.49 percent, the market value is expected to soar beyond $139 billion by 2028.

More than many other countries, Kenya looks set to benefit from this boom time for commodities, with the country's favorable geography putting it in prime place for international trade.

However, there's far more to the soaring popularity of commodit...