According to a statement from Rubio’s spokesman Tommy Pigott on Tuesday, the secretary said Kenya’s critical minerals opportunities could position the country as “a key player in the sector” while creating opportunities for US companies to provide value addition.
By David AbonyoSpeaking at the AmCham Business Summit at the Windsor Hotel in Nairobi on Wednesday, Kinyanjui said the growing presence of American companies and brands in Kenya reflected an increasingly integrated relationship between the two economies
By Chrispho OwuorThe Government said the extension was particularly important for Kenya’s textile and apparel industry, one of the country’s biggest beneficiaries of AGOA.
By Bradley BosireGarcia’s visit comes as Kenya and the US seek to widen cooperation beyond their existing diplomatic and security ties, with trade, investment and regional security emerging as key areas of engagement.
By Bradley BosireTrade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said the decision would give manufacturers greater certainty as they plan their operations, while maintaining the third-country fabric provision would remain important to the continued growth of Kenya's garment industry.
By Bradley BosireFigures released by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) show Kenya earned $40.8 million, equivalent to Sh5.27 billion, from coffee exports to the United States between January and March. This marked a 101.2 percent increase from the $19.01 million, or Sh2.46 billion, earned in the corresponding period last year.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during a joint media briefing in Nairobi on Thursday, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the enhanced cooperation reflects the strong partnership and mutual respect between the two nations.
By Bradley BosireAccording to the AU Commission, the trade framework has played a critical role in supporting industrialisation, job creation and the development of regional value chains across the continent.
By Bradley BosireInvestments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui, the extension is expected to provide a boost to Kenya’s textile and apparel industries, which operate within the country’s Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and employ over 80,000 people directly, with an additional 250,000 supported indirectly.
By David AbonyoThe extension, first enacted in 2000, was passed by a decisive 340–54 vote, signaling strong bipartisan backing for the trade program. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
By David AbonyoLaikipia Woman Representative Jane Kagiri, who sponsored the motion, underscored the risks of inaction, noting that the programme’s current extension granted in 2015 was nearing its deadline.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe officials will hold a series of meetings with U.S. government representatives, business leaders, and the private sector to explore long-term opportunities for Kenyan exports and foreign investment.
By Brenda Socky