Kenya’s Trade Ministry begins a three-day working tour in Washington, D.C.
Kenya has intensified efforts to secure stronger trade and investment links with the United States. A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry is on a three-day working visit to Washington, D.C.
The mission is led by Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui alongside Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam. The team is engaging U.S. officials and private sector leaders to safeguard Kenya’s trade interests and open new opportunities for local exporters.
The talks come as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) nears expiry. Kenya is keen to push for its extension to protect exporters who rely on the agreement for duty-free access to U.S. markets.
Discussions are also expected to address tariff barriers that limit a broader range of Kenyan products from entering the U.S. market competitively.
According to the Ministry, the program includes meetings with senior U.S. trade officials and sessions with the American private sector through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
CS Kinyanjui emphasised growing U.S. interest in Kenya’s economy:
“Interest from U.S. companies in Kenya continues to grow, reflecting confidence in Kenya’s economy as a strategic gateway to Africa.”
Kenya and the U.S. share longstanding economic relations built on mutual benefit. Officials believe the visit will not only deepen these ties but also create new avenues for investment in sectors that drive Kenya’s export growth.
The outcome of the Washington talks is expected to define the next phase of Kenya–U.S. economic cooperation, laying the ground for more resilient and diversified trade relations in the years ahead.
