Nairobi chases time in America trade negotiations

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An aerial view of Nairobi skyline on January 25, 2024.

Photo credit: Wilfred Nyangaresi | Nation Media Group

Kenya is chasing time to conclude a crucial trade deal with the US and avoid falling back to square one once a new party takes power in Washington.

After the seventh round of negotiations last week, sources said none of the 11 chapters envisioned in the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) agreement are complete, making it a rush against time for Kenya. The US is due to hold presidential elections by November 5 this year, pitying Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party and Donald Trump of Republican Party.

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