Kenya backs proposal to extend AGOA to 2028
Kenya is advocating for the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until 2028 to ensure continued duty-free access to the U.S. market. The extension is expected to provide stability for Kenyan agricultural exporters, particularly in sectors like tea, coffee, and flowers.
Why it matters
AGOA is a critical trade framework for African nations, and its extension directly impacts the economic stability and export growth of participating countries.
Kenya has welcomed a proposal to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to December 2028, saying the move would provide exporters with greater certainty and preserve duty-free access to the United States market.
The State Department for Trade said the proposed extension had already secured approval from the US Senate and was awaiting consideration by the House of Representatives.
“The extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is an important opportunity for Kenya to maintain duty-free access to the US market and strengthen trade relations between the two countries,” the department said in a statement issued on Thursday.
AGOA, which allows eligible African countries to export thousands of products to the US without tariffs, expired on September 30, 2025. It was subsequently extended in February 2026 until December 31, 2026.
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