Trump has signed into law the legislation that reauthorizes AGOA trade preference programme through December 31, 2026, with retroactive effect to September 30, 2025. Kenya’s private sector has so far welcomed the extension which ensures continuity for Kenyan exporters, albeit for a short period. “Through AGOA, Sub-Saharan countries have undergone significant economic development, created opportunities for employment, earned forex exchange, reduced poverty and integrated good governance and political systems within their respective countries,” Alando said. In Kenya, AGOA has led to socio-economic growth, through employment of approximately 68,000 people supporting close to 700,000 dependents. Kenya among other eligible Sub-Saharan African countries have been pushing for an extension of AGOA which expired on September 30, last year.

Source: The Star February 05, 2026 13:19 UTC