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Originally published by The Standard BusinessJanuary 14, 2026
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Kenya wins three-year AGOA extension, securing jobs
US extends African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for another three years, Trade CS Kinyanjui confirms, says plans underway to expand Kenya’s export basket...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya has secured a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) after the United States House of Representatives passed a Bill. This decision alleviates previous uncertainty in Kenya's export sector and aims to safeguard numerous jobs.
- The AGOA extension secures continued duty-free access to the US market for eligible African countries, directly impacting Kenya’s textile and apparel firms.
- The sector, particularly in Export Processing Zones (EPZs), directly employs over 80,000 people and approximately 250,000 indirectly, according to the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry.
- Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui stated the government plans to expand exports beyond textiles under the AGOA framework to boost job creation and wealth generation.
- The extension still requires approval by the US Senate before it becomes law.
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