Wildlife crime, labour flaws put Kenya on US watch list

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has raised concerns over wildlife trafficking and labor protection gaps in Kenya, labeling them as emerging trade risks. The report from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative identifies Kenya as a 'major source, destination, and transit hub' for wildlife trafficking products, highlighting challenges such as sophisticated criminal networks and under-resourced enforcement agencies. Ongoing negotiations for a bilateral trade deal between Nairobi and Washington have been in progress since July 2020, with goods trade between the two countries exceeding $1.8 billion in 2025.