American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has signed an MoU with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) to collaborate on mutual policy areas through joint advocacy and information sharing on industry best practices. The United States and Kenya plan to expand trade and investments between the two countries. The two countries plan to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) that is scheduled to expire in 2025. They also plan to FTA negotiations.

The partnership will scale up business to linkages between KAM and AAFA members and translate to increased trade and investments across borders, says Phyllis Wakiaga, CEO, KAM AAFA represents more than 1,000 world famous name brands in the apparel and footwear space. Meanwhile, KAM represents more than 1,300 members across 14 industries, including Kenya’s Textiles & Apparel and Leather sector, and the Footwear & Leather Goods sector.