Kenya has praised the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), saying it will continue to strengthen trade with the United States and expand economic opportunities. President William Ruto and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also discussed expanding cooperation in emerging areas, including Artificial Intelligence in health, education and financial services. The talks, held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, also covered responsible AI governance, critical minerals and nuclear energy, as well as peace and security efforts in Somalia, Haiti and Sudan.