Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening U.S.-Africa economic ties

On Day 2 of the 2025 IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening U.S.-Africa economic ties during a high-level working breakfast hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA).

Principal Secretary for the National Treasury, Dr. Chris Kiptoo represented Cabinet Secretary Hon. FCPA John Mbadi at the event, which convened select African Ministers of Finance for a strategic dialogue on the future of U.S.-Africa economic relations.

The session was led by Ms. Florie Liser, President and CEO of CCA, alongside Ms. Constance Hamilton, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa. Central to the discussions were the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), U.S. tariff policy, and broader avenues for commercial cooperation.

An important focus of the meeting was the looming expiration of AGOA in September 2025. Stakeholders emphasized the critical role the Act has played in boosting African exports to the U.S., enhancing job creation and driving industrial growth across the continent. The dialogue emphasized the urgency of crafting a renewed, inclusive, and forward-looking trade framework that supports sustainable economic transformation in Africa.
Kenya  has a strategic interest in ensuring continued access to the U.S. markets and shaping the trajectory of U.S.-Africa trade relations.
 The country is keen on shaping global trade discourse and safeguarding access to vital international markets.