Kenya is facing intense pressure to secure the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) before its expiration on September 30, 2025, with both African and American stakeholders warning of significant economic repercussions.

• AGOA allows Kenya to export approximately $600 million annually to the U.S., with the apparel sector alone employing over 58,000 people directly.
• The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has urged Congress to renew AGOA alongside Haiti’s HOPE and HELP programs.
• Apparels Manufacturers and Exporters (EPZ) Sector Chair and Board Member of Kenya Association of Manufacturers Pankaj Bedi emphasized that "AGOA is not just a trade framework; it is a symbol of economic partnership."
• In April, Trump imposed a 10% blanket tariff on Kenyan goods, potentially overriding the prospects of AGOA renewal.