AGOA Trade Agreement Expires, Leaving Kenya's Apparel Sector Uncertain - October 2025

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade agreement, which benefited Kenya's textile industry for 25 years through cooperation with the United States government, has officially expired. The expiration leaves many textile companies and Kenya's apparel sector facing an uncertain future. This threatens the duty-free access of Kenyan-made apparel into the United States market, which has fueled the sector's growth for 25 years. The expiration has raised fears of potential job losses in Kenya, but is also seen as an opportunity for new trade avenues.