Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is set to arrive in Kenya on November 15-20.
The purpose of the visit, as disclosed to Uzalendo News, will be to underscore the depth and breadth of Kenya and USA relationships.
During the visit, the Blinken is set to advance U.S.-Africa collaboration on shared global priorities, including ending the COVID-19 pandemic and building back to a more inclusive global economy.
Secretary Blinken will meet with President Uhuru Kenyatta and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Raychelle Omamo.
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The Secretary and representatives of the Kenyan government will discuss shared interests as members of the UN Security Council, including addressing regional security issues such as Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan.
The Ethiopian government remains engaged in a yearlong battle with opposition forces; last week, the conflict caused the U.S. order to order nonemergency officials to leave the country.
Jeffrey Feltman, the U.S. special envoy for the Horn of Africa, visited Ethiopia and Kenya from Nov. 4 to 8 in an effort to encourage all parties to engage in a dialogue about ceasing hostilities.
The Secretary will advance U.S.-Kenyan cooperation on ending COVID-19, improving clean energy access, and protecting the environment.
The Secretary will also underscore U.S. support for a peaceful and inclusive Kenyan election in 2022.
*This article was written by Gerald Gekara for Uzalendo News. Email: uzalendonews24@gmail.com to submit your story.
