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.
US extends African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for another three years, Trade CS Kinyanjui confirms, says plans underway to expand Kenya’s export basket.
The House of Representatives passed a law paving the way for a three-year extension of the Agoa partnership.