Kenya And United States Strengthen Bilateral Partnership
Kenya and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Musalia Mudavadi held talks with the visiting United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Mr. Frank Garcia, who is in Kenya for an official visit.
The discussions focused on expanding trade and investment, building on the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) upto 2028 and ongoing reciprocal trade negotiations.
The two sides further discussed health cooperation, including efforts to reduce the cost of cancer treatment, as well as cooperation in critical minerals, defence, peace and regional security.
The talks also looked ahead to the Fourth Kenya–U.S. Bilateral Strategic Dialogue, which Kenya will host in December 2026.
The engagement was followed by the signing of a Bilateral Work Agreement by Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr. Korir Sing'oei and Assistant Secretary Garcia, witnessed by PCS Mudavadi.
The Agreement provides a framework for eligible dependants of diplomats from both countries to seek employment in the receiving country, subject to applicable laws and regulations. The arrangement will apply to eligible dependants of Kenyan diplomats serving in the United States and dependants of United States diplomats serving in Kenya. The Agreement replaces an Agreement signed in 2021 for five years which has lapsed.
Kenya remains committed to translating its strong diplomatic partnership with the United States into greater opportunities, investment, stronger businesses, better health outcomes and enhanced security for its people.
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