The reauthorisation of AGOA, signed by US President Donald Trump through December 2026, has shielded more than 66,000 Kenyan textile jobs and prevented steep tariffs.
However, with AGOA’s deadline approaching again in 2026, industry leaders are pushing for a durable bilateral trade pact to avoid recurring uncertainty and protect investment, jobs, and export stability.The reauthorisation of AGOA, signed by US President Donald Trump through December 2026, has shielded more than 66,000 Kenyan textile jobs and prevented steep tariffs.
However, with AGOA’s deadline approaching again in 2026, industry leaders are pushing for a durable bilateral trade pact to avoid recurring uncertainty and protect investment, jobs, and export stability.
