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The extension of the Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) until the end of 2028, has promoted certainity to exporters in textile industries and also created jobs in Kenya.
Kenya’s duty-free access to the US market under AGOA faces fresh scrutiny as the Trump administration reviews the country’s eligibility amid concerns over governance, corruption and human rights.
As global markets retreat into protectionism and nationalist economic agendas, Africa must hold firm to its integration agenda.
AGOA which has been renewed until the end of 2026, has provided duty-free access to the US for certain African products since 2000.
The move reinstates duty-free access to the US market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) retroactively from September 30, 2025, and extends it through December 31, 2026.
Ministry of Trade says discussions are ongoing on bilateral trade agreement that will cover other key sectors and further cement Kenya’s long-standing partnership with the United States.
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