On March 17, 2020 the United States notified Congress that it will negotiate a trade agreement with Kenya. In May 2020 USTR published a summary of the negotiating objectives. On July 8, 2020, the US and Kenya formally launched negotiations towards a free trade agreement.

On July 14, 2022 the United States and Kenya Announce the Launch of the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership. Both governments agreed to pursue enhanced engagement leading to high standard commitments in a wide range of areas with a view to increasing investment; promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth; benefiting workers, consumers, and businesses (including micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises); and supporting African regional economic integration.

On February 10, 2023 the U.S. and Kenya concluded a round of meetings of their Trade and Investment Partnership.

On May 23, 2023 USTR published Trade and Investment Summary Texts proposed by the U.S. side in negotiations between the United States and Kenya under their Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP).

Documents relating to the negotiations
23 May 2023	U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Summary of Texts Proposed by the U.S. Side
16 March 2023	In-person negotiating round to be held in Kenya from April 17-20, 2023
10 February 2023	Round of meetings of the U.S.-Kenya Trade and Investment Partnership
14 July 2022	United States and Kenya Announce the Launch of the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
08 July 2020	Joint Statement between the United States and Kenya on the Launch of Negotiations Towards a Free Trade Agreement
May 2020	U.S. Summary of Negotiating Objectives
17 March 2020	Washington, DC. U.S. Notifies Congress of Intent to Negotiate Trade Agreement with Kenya
Source: United States Trade Representative (USTR)

•   United States Trade Representative (USTR)