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U.S President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on August 10, 2026 in Washington, DC. [AFP]

Kenya has welcomed US President Donald Trump's decision to sign into law the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) through December 31, 2028.

President Trump on Wednesday signed into law the HR 6500 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, which, among other things, extends the Agoa and the Haiti Economic Lift Programme through 2028.

In a statement sent to newsrooms on Friday, the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry called it a significant development for Kenya.