We express our hearty congratulations to President elect Joe Biden on his inauguration as the 46th President of the United States of America and to Vice President Kamala Harris on making history as the first female Vice President of the Unites States of America.

Kenya and the United States are strong allies with a longstanding, strategic and mutually beneficial relationship spanning decades. The commercial relationship in particular stands at a pivotal cusp, with the ongoing negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement and the looming expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in 2025.

Trade between Kenya and the U.S. has grown significantly in recent times, crossing the $1billion mark in total (two way) goods trade in 2019. We believe that a comprehensive, long-term structure for expanded, fair and balanced trade and investment is the key that will unlock the true potential of the U.S. - Kenya commercial relationship.

We are enthusiastic about the opportunities it will open up not only for business, but also the inevitable contribution to the socio-economic transformation of Kenya and the region.

We therefore continue to support negotiations for a comprehensive, modern and model Free Trade Agreement between Kenya and the United States.

We echo the call for the U.S. to “reengage with the world through a bold trade agenda” and join with allies to drive economic recovery, mutual growth, and prosperity.

We wish President Biden and Vice President Harris much success and look forward to working with the new administration to enhance the U.S.- Kenya commercial partnership.

Maxwell Okello

CEO

AmCham Kenya