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- March 3, 2026
The escalating confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran poses significant risks to Africa’s energy security through potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime corridor through which […]
- March 3, 2026
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the president to impose tariffs, striking down the controversial tariffs […]
- March 3, 2026
According to a recent report by the Africa Finance Corporation, Africa holds an estimated $29.5 trillion in mineral value based on mine-site evaluations, representing approximately one-fifth ofglobal mineral wealth. Of […]
- March 3, 2026
Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to achieve an average growth of 4.6% in 2026, surpassing Asia’s projected 4.1% for the first time, according to the IMF – World Economic Outlook Update Report, with […]
- January 30, 2026
The U.S.–Kenya Critical Supply Chains Conference convened senior government and business leaders to explore opportunities for deepening economic cooperation in critical minerals and supply chains. Organized in partnership with the […]
- January 30, 2026
NAIROBI, January 30, 2026 — The U.S.–Kenya Critical Supply Chains Conference, hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham Kenya) in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Kenya, concluded today […]
- January 27, 2026
NAIROBI, January 27, 2026 — The American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham Kenya), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Kenya, will host the U.S.–Kenya Critical Supply Chains Conference on January 30, […]
- December 25, 2026
The Trump administration signed a five-year, $2.5 billion health agreement with Kenya, marking the first in an expected series of bilateral health deals that prioritize countries aligned with U.S. foreign […]
- December 22, 2026
By Maxwell Okello, CEO, AmCham I’ve had countless conversations over the past few months with policymakers and exporters navigating impossible uncertainty about contracts and commitments they entered into in good […]
- October 14, 2026
Africa holds approximately 30% of the world’s proven critical mineral reserves across 35 producing countries, positioning the continent to capitalize on growing international demand as the United States seeks to […]
- October 14, 2025
A new analysis from the Peterson Institute for International Economics projects significant economic headwinds from U.S. tariffs implemented through September 2025. The study forecasts a 0.62% reduction in U.S. GDP […]
- October 14, 2025
AmCham Kenya strongly supports the bipartisan AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act (April 2024), which would extend the program through 2041, providing long-term certainty for investors and workers while advancing mutual […]