Kenyan Members of Parliament are urgently advocating for the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) beyond its September 2025 expiry, warning of severe economic disruption if it lapses. The motion received unanimous support, highlighting AGOA's critical role in Kenya's trade, investment, and job creation, particularly for women.

• The current extension of AGOA, approved in 2015, is set to expire in September 2025.
• The motion was sponsored by Laikipia Woman Representative Jane Kagiri.
• Ms. Kagiri urged the government to lobby for a 16-year extension or a two-year transitional period.
• Women comprise about 75 percent of AGOA's direct beneficiaries in Kenya.
• Lawmakers appealed to President William Ruto, currently in the U.S., to champion the extension in discussions with American officials.