Trump saves thousands of Kenyan jobs The extension provides relief to about 6,600 workers whose jobs were at risk amid uncertainty. News 18 min ago
The extension provides relief to about 6,600 workers whose jobs were at risk amid uncertainty over the future of the preferential trade arrangement, giving factories supplying the US market more time to plan production and retain workers.
Thousands of Kenyan textile workers have received a fresh reprieve after United States President Donald Trump signed into law a two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), securing duty-free access to the American market until December 31, 2028.
For workers in the apparel sector, the extension could mean the difference between continued employment and further job losses in an industry heavily dependent on orders from the US market.
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