Kenya has welcomed US President Donald Trump's decision to sign into law the extension of AGOA through December 31, 2028.
The extension will now allow duty-free access for eligible Sub-Saharan African exports to the United States market through December 31, 2028.
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.