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Trump open for trade deal with Kenya as AGOA ends
12-Jun-2025 The Star
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
12-Jun-2025 The Eastafrican
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
22-May-2025 AP News
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
1-May-2025 Citizen Digital
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
24-Apr-2025 Kenyans.co.ke
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
24-Apr-2025 Kenya News Agency
Kenya and Ethiopia have come to bilateral agreement and agreed to collaborate on the implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area.
Trump signals resumption of trade talks with Nairobi
17-Apr-2025 Business Daily
US President Donald Trump’s administration has signalled its intention to restart talks for a comprehensive trade agreement with Kenya, insisting a deal will inform negotiations with other African countries as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) expires.
Submissions to the Kenyan National Assembly relating to the proposed ratification of the Kenya/United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
15-Apr-2025 Econews Africa
Memorandum on the Kenya-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement before the Kenyan National Assembly decides whether to ratify it.
Kenya-UAE FTA (2025)
14-Apr-2025
UAE-Kenya trade deal paves way for investment boost
26-Feb-2025 AGBI
The Cepa will boost agricultural exports and drive infrastructure spending.
Five years later, is the AfCFTA already failing? Business Africa
10-Feb-2025 MSN
Although some trade has taken place under this framework—such as exports from Ghanaian and South African companies in 2023—these transactions remain marginal.
Nigeria’s first AfCFTA shipment arrives in Kenya
20-Jan-2025 Punch
Nigeria’s first shipment under the African Continental Free Trade Area has arrived at Mombasa Port, Kenya.
Can UAE deal make Kenya Dubai of Africa?
16-Jan-2025 The Standard
The recent signing of a comprehensive economic partnership agreement between Kenya and the United Arab Emirates heralds a significant shift in economic relations that could position Kenya as a central player in Africa’s trade landscape.
Kenya, UAE ink historic economic partnership deal
15-Jan-2025 The Star
Kenya and the UAE have signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, a historic deal aimed at easing market access for Kenyan products into the Gulf state.
Pakistan, Kenya agree to promote free trade amid Islamabad’s push for economic growth
2-Jan-2025 Arab News
Pakistan and Kenya have agreed on a free trade agreement and mutual cooperation to enhance business and investment opportunities.
Kenya urges Africa to embrace special economic zones to spur growth
30-Nov-2024 Socialnews
Kenyan President William Ruto called on African nations to integrate special economic zones (SEZs) into a continental transformation strategy to drive growth.
Kenya-US Trade Deal: How Donald Trump’s win affects Ruto’s Govt STIP agreement with America
14-Nov-2024 Tuko
Trump could delay the conclusion of the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership introduced by Biden, calling for fresh talks incorporating his 2020 FTA.
Kenya terminates Bilateral Investment Treaty with the Netherlands
13-Nov-2024 SOMO
The government of Kenya has officially terminated its bilateral investment treaty (BIT) with the Netherlands, marking a significant win for economic justice and environmental protection.
Kenya’s energy goals could be jeopardised by foreign treaty, say experts
23-Oct-2024 The Standard
Critics argue that the ECT, designed to protect foreign investments, contains vague provisions that allow multinational corporations to sue governments for lost profits due to policy changes.
Kenya and Indonesia forge ties with new bilateral investment treaty
18-Oct-2024 The Star
Kenya has expressed interest in furthering cooperation with Indonesia, particularly in the textiles, apparel, energy, mining, and oil production sectors.