US Extends AGOA as Kenya Pursues New Duty-Free Trade Deal with China - February 2026

US President Donald Trump has signed a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), restoring duty-free access for eligible Sub-Saharan African countries until December 31, 2026. This extension, backdated from September 30, 2025, prevents potential tariffs of up to 42 percent on Kenyan goods. Following this development, the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) is urging Kenya and the U.S. to fast-track a long-term bilateral trade agreement to ensure predictability for exporters. Concurrently, Kenya is set to sign a duty-free, quota-free trade agreement with China within the next 30 days. This deal will allow Kenyan farmers to export products such as avocados and pork with zero tariffs, aiming to boost the country's agricultural export sector.