Kenya Debates Trade Laws and Welcomes AGOA Extension

Kenya has initiated a public debate on the expansive Trade Development Bill 2025 to gather public input on the proposed legislation. In a related development, Kenyan business owners are calling on lawmakers to reject amendments to the nation's tobacco law, specifically a ban on flavored nicotine products. The traders fear this move will boost illicit trade and harm legitimate enterprises. On the international front, the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) lauded the 16-month extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This extension is expected to significantly boost access for Kenyan products into the United States market.