WASHINGTON, May 7 (NNN-KBC) — Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi is currently in Washington, United States, for bilateral talks aimed at deepening the long-established ties between Kenya and the US.
Mudavadi’s trip follows an invitation from the US government and marks the first high-level engagement between Nairobi and Washington since President Donald Trump was re-elected.
On Wednesday, Mudavadi is scheduled to meet with Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State. Their discussions will focus on strengthening the partnership between Kenya and the US across various sectors, including security, trade, and investment.
“On Trade and Investment, Mudavadi will push for the expanding of economic ties, including the renewal of African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and attracting US investments to Kenya,” said Jacob Ng’etich, Director of Press Service in the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs.
“Mudavadi’s high-level meeting in the US follows the historic State Visit by H.E. President William Ruto in May 2024, the first State Visit by an African leader to the US since 2008,” stated Ng’etich.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary arrived in Washington Tuesday and engaged in a meeting with Brian Mast, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, at Capitol Hill. During their discussions, Mudavadi commended the US government for its unwavering support in promoting peace and regional security.
“Kenya and the United States have long collaborated in advancing peace and security across the Great Lakes Region, a partnership that remains vital for lasting stability in this dynamic area,” he stated.
“I also encouraged the committee’s leadership to champion deeper economic ties by inviting US investors to explore the vast opportunities within the Kenyan market,” he added. — NNN-KBC
