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Kenya, US agree to initiate plans on new trade deal as AGOA winds down in September
Kenya and the US have agreed to begin the process of negotiating a reciprocal trade deal as Trump’s administration doubles down on protectionism. The agreement sets stage for a new era of bilateral economic engagement as the AGOA nears its expiry in September.
Kenya revives FTA negotiations with US as clock ticks towards Agoa expiry
Kenya has announced plans to kickstart negotiations with the United States on a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that President Donald Trump initiated during his first administration.
Kenya opens borders: visa-free access for African and Caribbean citizens
By dismantling one of its remaining travel barriers, Kenya aligns with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) objective of seamless intra-continental mobility.
Why Kenya-UAE economic deal could be disastrous for Kenya's health sector
On January 14, President William Ruto and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan signed the Kenya-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), touted as the UAE’s first such deal with a mainland African country.
Trump open for trade deal with Kenya as AGOA ends
The US is open to a trade deal with Kenya, the Embassy in Nairobi has confirmed, even as it emerges that President Donald Trump's administration could throw out talks that were underway during former President Joe Biden’s term.
Kenya, Ethiopia agree to build cross-border infrastructure
Kenya and Ethiopia have agreed to work on cross-border infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing bilateral trade.
Kenyans worry a US duty-free trade deal might end and expose them to Trump’s tariffs
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — It’s crunch time for the maker of Levi’s and Wrangler jeans in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. Hundreds of sewing machines whir in a crowded, air-conditioned factory. On another floor, workers pack clothes destined for the U.S. market.
Why the Kenya/UAE comprehensive economic partnership is bad for Kenya's health sector
On January 14 this year, President William Ruto and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between their respective countries.
African countries hold talks with US, push for new AGOA deal ahead of september expiry
The government on Tuesday signalled its strong interest in renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade agreement with the US, amid rising trade tensions sparked by recent reciprocal tariff orders issued by President Donald Trump.
Kenya signs free-trade agreement with Ethiopia
Kenya and Ethiopia have come to bilateral agreement and agreed to collaborate on the implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area.