President Kenyatta holds talks with US President Donald Trump

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President Kenyatta held a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, where they agreed to commence talks leading to a trade pact between Kenya and the US.

The two leaders said a new trade pact would help increase trade and investment volumes between the two nations. Meanwhile, President Kenyatta has assured that a new bilateral trade deal between Kenya and the US won't undermine the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The President made the assurance when he addressed business leaders attending a US-Kenya Trade Forum in Washington DC.

He told the Kenya-US forum that his Administration is committed to develop and conclude the strongest ever trade and investment framework that would deliver increased trade between the two nations. He challenged American businessmen to explore new investment opportunities in Kenya.

The President said Kenya needs to move faster and set the pace for other African countries in formulating new trade and investment arrangements with the United States as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) comes to an end in 2025.

President Kenyatta is expected back into the country Friday evening in preparation of leading the nation in viewing the body of former President Moi and paying last respect at Parliament buildings on Saturday morning.