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This column previously lamented the possibility of a trade deal between Kenya and the US turning the former into a bazaar for American products with limited job creation. These concerns have not gone away.
This week President Uhuru Kenyatta confirmed that the talks are ongoing, and that he hopes to strike a deal that will simultaneously open up the Kenyan market for US products and make opportunities in Kenya and the region for American investment available. This sounds good on paper. However, are we ready to do the homework required to get a good trade deal?
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