16-30 September 2024

From the 16th to the 30th of September 2024, Kenya and the United States held the eighth round of negotiations under the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership in Washington, DC.

The Kenyan delegation was led by Principal Secretary for Trade Alfred K’Ombudo, while the US delegation was led by Assistant United States Trade Representative Constance Hamilton.

During this round of negotiations, Kenya and the United States discussed the draft agreement text concerning: administrative matters; agriculture; customs, trade facilitation, and enforcement; environment; good regulatory practices; inclusivity; and workers’ rights and protections.

References

https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2024/october/readout-september-2024-negotiating-round-under-us-kenya-strategic-trade-and-investment-partnership