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February 26, 2026
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Questions as Kenya-U.S. Discuss Intellectual Property Amid Health Deal Scandal

Questions as Kenya-U.S. Discuss Intellectual Property Amid Health Deal Scandal

The three-day talks are aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and commercial cooperation...

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Kenya and the United States have concluded the first round of trade talks, focusing on strengthening bilateral trade and investment, with intellectual property rights and tariffs as key discussion points.

  • Bilateral trade in goods and services between the two countries reached an estimated Ksh 425 billion (USD 3.3 billion) in 2024, an 18 per cent increase.
  • Key figures included Kenya's Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam and the U.S.'s Acting Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa Osvaldo Gómez-Martínez.
  • These trade discussions occurred amidst a controversy surrounding a Kenya-U.S. health deal concerning the sharing of sensitive health data, with Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah raising concerns about public participation and national sovereignty.

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