As Kenya and the US began the second round of the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) negotiations, concerns are being raised on whether the two sides will fully address key issues that have held back Kenya’s economic take-off. 👉
Posted on April 18, 2023 15:52
Kenya’s Chief Negotiator to the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership between US and Kenya Alfred K Ombudo on 17 April 2023. As Kenya and the US begin the second round of the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations, concerns are being raised on whether the two sides will fully address key issues that have held back Kenya’s economic take-off. What are the top 10 issues to follow?
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