Kenya and the US are negotiating a trade deal that could be a model for Africa – but its position on workers needs a rethink

Provisions for mandatory inspections to ascertain labour practices are controversial. Noor Khamis/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesThe US and Kenya announced a trade and investment partnership in July 2022. Talks have been progressing on the way forward in nine areas, including agriculture, anti-corruption, digital trade, environment and climate change action, and workers’ rights and protections. The Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) will be the first significant trade partnership betw