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February 4, 2026
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Relief for Kenya's Sh95b exports as Trump renews AGOA for one year

Relief for Kenya's Sh95b exports as Trump renews AGOA for one year

The move reinstates duty-free access to the US market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) retroactively from September 30, 2025, and extends it through December 31, 2026...

✨ Key Highlights

In a significant move for Kenya's economy, US President Donald Trump has renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for another year, offering relief for Kenya's Sh95 billion exports. This renewal ensures continued duty-free access for Kenyan goods to the US market, a critical trade agreement.

  • Kenya's exports receiving relief: Sh95 billion
  • Key person involved: US President Donald Trump (R) and Kenya's President William Ruto
  • Notable detail: The announcement occurred during a peace deal signing ceremony between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Washington, DC, on December 4, 2025.

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