President William Ruto highlighted the significant achievements that Kenya and the United States have accomplished through their close relationship.
The Head of State made this remark following his meeting with the US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at State House in Nairobi.
“Kenya and the United States have long historical ties that have expanded into our common democratic tradition, peace and security in Eastern Africa, the fight against terrorism, and people-to-people relations,” Ruto noted in a post on his X handle.
The meeting comes after Ruto had a similar visit by US Senator John Cornyn at the State House on Monday, August 5, 2024.
“Our two countries are working closely on regional peace and security, and the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. We are also negotiating a strategic trade and investment partnership,” the president said after hosting Senator Cornyn.
Kenya and the United States have established partnerships in various sectors, particularly in health, focusing on the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Other areas of collaboration include education, addressing refugee crises, diplomatic exchange programs, sharing climate solutions, humanitarian and disaster response, as well as business and trade investments between the two nations. President Joe Biden also recognized the Kenya-US relationship, praising the partnership for its positive impact on the broader global community.
“Decades of collaboration between the United States and Kenya in the health sector have resulted in tremendous improvements in health not only for millions of our citizens but also for the broader global community,” Biden said during the May 2024 visit by Ruto to the United States.
