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Kenya
Kenya will appeal against a regional court ruling that halted a trade deal with the European Union, Trade Minister Lee Kinyanjui said on Wednesday, adding the ruling imperils $1.56 billion worth of annual exports to the EU.
With the future of the US African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in limbo, Kenya is seeking to diversify its export markets by attracting Turkish textile and garment manufacturers.
Kenya and Senegal have officially signed a visa-free travel agreement that will allow citizens of both countries to visit each other for up to 90 days without visa restrictions...that the move aligns with the country’s commitment to continental integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063
The new digital platform streamlines exporter registration and the issuance of Certificates of Origin — documents that are vital for traders seeking preferential access under COMESA, the East African Community (EAC), and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, said the two countries will work together to ensure Kenyans start benefiting as soon as possible from the deal.
In 2023, China was Kenya's largest source of imports, valued at approximately Sh459 billion.
Kenya is positioning itself as a regional hub for digital trade and payments under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a role highlighted during the 2025 World Trade Organization (WTO) forum in Geneva.
Kenya expects to conclude a trade deal with the United States by year-end, its trade minister told Reuters, a move that could cushion its exports to a key market if an existing regional trade arrangement that expires this month is not renewed.
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 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.
By dismantling one of its remaining travel barriers, Kenya aligns with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) objective of seamless intra-continental mobility.
