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The government has welcomed the United States Senate's approval of the extension of the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act (Agoa) for two years and four months.
The green light follows President Donald Trump's signing of a one-year extension of the Agoa on February 3, 2026, after its expiry on September 30, 2025.
It will now allow duty-free access for eligible Sub-Saharan African exports to the United States market through December 31, 2028.
“This extension will be a highly significant development for Kenya’s economy as well as the eligible countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, in providing predictability for our manufacturers,” said the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui in a statement to newsrooms.
