Nairobi, March 3 -- The European Union (EU) Parliament on Thursday endorsed the EU-Kenya trade pact, paving the way for quota-free and duty-free market access.

The deal now goes to the Kenya National Assembly for ratification.

The Ministry of Trade will then conduct public awareness on the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (Epa) and its implications.

Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Rebecca Miano said after parliament ratifies the pact, it will come into force in "two to three months."

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"My ministry is preparing to conduct public awareness and disseminate information on the EPA as soon as it is ratified," she told The EastAfrican.

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