Editor's Review

It had been suggested that the trade talks would be hampered following the election of Trump - who is expected to adopt different policies.

Trade PS Alfred Ombudo has dismissed reports of an expected strained trade relationship between Kenya and the US following the election of Donald Trump.

In a statement dated Thursday, November 7, the PS maintained that both countries would continue with discussion of fostering their trade ties despite the outcome of the election.

Kenya had been in discussion with US officials in recent years over a Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP).

"Kenya and the United States of America have a long-standing trade, investment and development cooperation relationship that is based on common and enduring principles," he stated.


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"These principles include the promotion of enterprise, maximizing the benefits of trade and investment for all, sustainable trade, and the use of technology as a tool for increasing access to global markets."

Various reports indicated that the talks would be hampered following the election of Trump, an administration that will adopt different policies from the Joe Biden administration.

However, in response to the reports, the PS maintained that the talks between Kenya and the US were centred around mutual understanding for better trade deals between both nations.

Therefore, he called on Kenyans to be worried, assuring Kenyans that the talks for the STIP would continue.

"Our conversations with the United States as AGOA senior officials and ministers and with Kenya, show broad-based, bi-partisan and bi-cameral support for advancing trade and investment between Africa, Kenya and the United States. This transcends administrations both in the U.S. and Kenya."

"An election in the United States or even in Kenya will therefore not change this common and long-standing partnership."