The United States Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, on Wednesday, November 13 resigned from her ambassadorial role days after Donald Trump was elected as the 47th President of the United States.
In a statement dated Wednesday, November 13, Whitman revealed that she had tendered her resignation to President Joe Biden.
She detailed that she had also informed her colleagues at the US Embassy of her decision to leave her role.
“Today, I announced to my team at the U.S. embassy that I submitted my resignation to President Biden. It has been an honour and privilege to serve the American people through strengthening our partnership with Kenya.
“I am proud of leading a people-centred agenda that saves lives, increases security, and creates economic opportunities for Kenyans and Americans. From delivering emergency funding to alleviate catastrophic flooding in 2023 to the ongoing fight against malaria, HIV, and MPOX, the US government prioritizes the health and welfare of our friends in Kenya,” read the statement in part.
While she did not explain the reasons behind her decision to resign, the diplomat expressed confidence in the work accomplished since her deployment to Kenya.
Among the accomplishments she listed was the elevation of Kenya by the US as its first major non-NATO ally.
Whitman also noted that many US companies had chosen to invest in Kenya following strategies she and her team employed since 2022.
“We also responded to the skyrocketing demand for our consular services, reducing wait times for non-immigrant visa appointments from more than two years to about two months, among other enhancements,” the diplomat documented.
“I will depart Kenya full of gratitude for the team that has worked tirelessly on my behalf, for the opportunity to serve my country, and for the friendship offered by the government and the people of the beautiful Republic of Kenya.”
Meanwhile, she acknowledged that a new administration was taking over in the US, further, wishing the Trump team all the best.
