[PHOTOS] Kenya- US celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties

Mudavadi said the ties have enhanced partnerships in trade, investment and security.

In Summary
  • The event was held at Ambassador Meg Whitman's Tate House residence in Spring Valley on Friday.
  • It was attended by a number of dignitaries from government officials international organisation bodies, business and entertainment gurus among others. 
Prime cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi, United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman and former prime minister Raila Odinga during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
Prime cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi, United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman and former prime minister Raila Odinga during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

The US Embassy celebrated America's Independence Day and the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the US and Kenya.

The event was held at Ambassador Meg Whitman's Tate House residence in Spring Valley on Friday.

It was attended by a number of dignitaries from government officials international organisation bodies, and business and entertainment gurus among others. 

United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman and ambassador of France to Kenya Arnaud Suquet during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman and ambassador of France to Kenya Arnaud Suquet during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Present was Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi,  former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga. 

Mudavadi said the ties have enhanced partnerships in trade, investment, and security, and positioned Kenya as a digital leader in the region.

He described the past 60 years as warm, cordial, and a period of expanding diplomatic ties at both bilateral and multilateral levels.

Raila noted that Kenya and the United States have a long-standing partnership built on shared ideals.

The US was celebrating the 248th anniversary of Independence.

PSC Musalia Mudavadi and DPP Renson Ingonga during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
PSC Musalia Mudavadi and DPP Renson Ingonga during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
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Amnesty International section director Irungu Houghton with his wife Robyn Emerson together with ambassador of the State of Eritrea Beyene Russom during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
Amnesty International section director Irungu Houghton with his wife Robyn Emerson together with ambassador of the State of Eritrea Beyene Russom during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
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Musician Makadem playing nyatiti instrument during the celebration during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
Musician Makadem playing nyatiti instrument during the celebration during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
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Businesswoman Gin Din together with Kris Madden's wife of Belgian ambassador during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
Businesswoman Gin Din together with Kris Madden's wife of Belgian ambassador during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
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Comedian Njugush with his wife Celestine Ndinda during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
Comedian Njugush with his wife Celestine Ndinda during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
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Gikui Gichuhi, James Machirah and Linda Ndambiri from the office of the director of public prosecution during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
Gikui Gichuhi, James Machirah and Linda Ndambiri from the office of the director of public prosecution during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Tribe general manager Mike Mwangi, actress Kate Kamau and senior sales manager Milka Kimani during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
Tribe general manager Mike Mwangi, actress Kate Kamau and senior sales manager Milka Kimani during the 60th anniversary of the US-Kenya relations at Spring Valley on June 8, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
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