Targeting small and medium enterprises, this forum brought together various actors in Kenya’s private sector, the U.S. Embassy, The USAID East Africa Trade and Investment Hub and the State Department of Trade, to talk up opportunities available for Kenyan private sector players in the U.S. 

Key topics covered included:

• Opportunities for trade with the USA

• Overview of AGOA opportunities and support available to Kenyan businesses

• Available opportunities in the Agriculture value chain in the USA

• State Department of Trade support and facilitation for Kenyan businesses trading with the USA

• Business travel visa support to the USA

• Impact of direct flights on business travel and cargo freight