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January 14, 2026
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KEPSA welcomes U.S. Congress passage of AGOA extension bill

KEPSA welcomes U.S. Congress passage of AGOA extension bill

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 14 - The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has welcomed the passage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has welcomed the passage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act by the U.S. Congress, which proposes to extend the trade program for another three years. This extension, if approved, would provide continued market certainty for Kenyan exporters and safeguard 65,000 jobs.

  • The bill proposes moving the duty-free access deadline to December 31, 2028, and increasing eligible African countries from 21 to 24.
  • KEPSA emphasized this decision follows sustained advocacy efforts by the Kenyan government and private sector.
  • In 2024, Kenya exported approximately $470 million worth of apparel to the U.S. under AGOA.

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