AGOA Extension Welcomed Amidst Kenyan Hiring Slowdown, New Logistics Venture, and Livestock Market Expansion - February 2026

Kenyan business lobby groups, including KAM and KEPSA, have welcomed the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to December 31, 2026, which is expected to protect jobs and enhance U.S. market access. Despite this, Kenyan private sector companies scaled back new hiring in January, attributing the slowdown to rising staff expenses and subdued demand. In a sign of new investment, Yusen Logistics and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) launched a new joint venture, Yusen Africa (East Africa) Limited, headquartered in Nairobi. Additionally, Kenya is expanding its livestock and livestock product markets through the De-risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement (DRIVE) Project to boost jobs and exports.