The United States has extended key trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), keeping duty-free access for eligible sub-Saharan African countries in place until December 31, 2026. The move signed by President Trump on May 19, 2026 is meant to strengthen trade ties and support economic growth across Africa. The proclamation also
Kenya’s Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has applauded President Donald Trump’s formal signing of new legislation reauthorizing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The signing provides much-needed reassurance to exporters and employees within the Kenyan economy after an extended period of uncertainty. The new AGOA law formally extends AGOA until December 31, 2026, and has
Kenya’s government has welcomed the decision by the United States House of Representatives to pass a Bill that extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), for a further three years, saying this gives a huge impetus to the country’s trade relationship with the U.S. The act is such a huge lifeline, as it provides