U.S. Congress Approves Three-Year Extension of AGOA - January 2026

The United States Congress has approved a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a decision that awaits final affirmation from the US Senate. The move by the US House of Representatives provides significant relief for Kenyan exporters by provisionally securing duty-free access for Kenyan goods to the US market. This development has prompted Kenya to reassess its trade agreements with China. The situation presents President William Ruto with strategic choices regarding Kenya’s international trade alliances.