Ruto to meet US Assistant Secretary of State, to hold talks on economy, defence

The two will discuss US-Kenya Strategic Partnership at the U.S Department of State.

In Summary

•In a schedule seen by the Star, Ruto will meet Phee at 1 pm EST (9 pm Kenyan time).

•The two will talk about economic prosperity, defence cooperation, governance and civilian security, multilateral and regional issues and health cooperation.

Ruto meets US Assistant Secretary of State to hold talks on economy

DP William Ruto when he met scholars, students, the clergy and Kenyans living in the US.
DP William Ruto when he met scholars, students, the clergy and Kenyans living in the US.
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Deputy President William Ruto is expected to meet US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee.

The two will discuss US-Kenya Strategic Partnership at the US Department of State.

In a schedule seen by the Star, Ruto will meet Phee at 0100 PM EST (9 pm Kenyan time).

The two will discuss economic prosperity, defence cooperation, governance and civilian security, multilateral and regional issues and health cooperation.

Ruto is expected to make three visits on his second-day tour of the US.

He will first be hosted by the International Conference of Bishops at Berkman Drive Austin, Texas before attending another Karson Institute for Race, Peace, and Social Justice meeting at Loyola University, Maryland.

He will later visit Morgan State University School of Global Journalism and Communication, where he will be interviewed by Dr Kaye Wise Whitehead.

"Kaye" Wise Whitehead is an American educator, author, radio host, speaker, and documentary filmmaker, known as the #blackmommyactivist.

She is Associate Professor of Communication and African and African American Studies at Loyola University Maryland.

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