United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is set to visit Kenya this week.
The US State Department said in a statement that Landau is on a nine-day tour of Africa, beginning with a visit to Egypt before proceeding to Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti.
“Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will travel to Egypt and will then travel with Commander of U.S. Africa Command General Dagvin Anderson to Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti, January 24-February 1,” the US State Department said.
During his visit to Kenya, Landau will meet Kenya government officials to discuss commercial engagement, counter-terrorism cooperation, Kenya’s contributions to security in Haiti, and broader regional issues.
“While in Nairobi, Deputy Secretary Landau will meet with Kenyan officials to discuss commercial engagement, counter-terrorism cooperation, Kenya’s contributions to security in Haiti, and broader regional issues,” the statement read.
Further, the US State Department said Landau will use the visit to advance President Donald Trump’s core policy objectives
“Throughout the trip, Deputy Secretary Landau will promote President Trump’s priorities of rebalancing trade, ensuring a positive business environment, and promoting security and peace,” the statement further read.
Kenya and the US have long enjoyed a strategic partnership built on shared interests in trade, governance, health, peace, and security.
Landau’s visit comes weeks after President William Ruto witnessed the signing of the Washington Accord, which underscored commitments by the presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to cease hostilities and foster lasting peace in eastern DRC.
