Ruto, US delegation hold talks on regional peace, security

In Summary

• They discussed various issues including the recently concluded elections and areas of cooperation between Kenya and the United States.

• The delegation also discussed ways to promote peace and security in the region and to strengthen economies.

by SHARON MWENDE

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18 August 2022 - 14:53

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President-elect William Ruto pose for a photo with the US delegation at his Karen office on August 18,2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/TWITTER

President-elect William Ruto on Thursday held talks with a congressional delegation from the United States at his Karen office.

The delegation was led by Delaware Senator Chris Andrew Coons, who was accompanied by US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman and other officials.

President-elect William Ruto meeting the US delegation at his Karen office on August 18,2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/TWITTER

They discussed various issues including the recently concluded elections and areas of cooperation between Kenya and the United States.

Ruto said his administration will work to affirm the bilateral ties between the two nations.

The US delegation led by Senator Coons meeting with the President-elect William Ruto at his Karen office on August 18,2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/TWITTER

"We commit to deepen relations and further partnership for the mutual benefit of the citizens of the two countries," he said.

The delegation also discussed ways to promote peace and security in the region and strengthen economies.

President-elect William Ruto, Deputy President-elect Rigathi Gachagua, MCC leader Alfred Mutua, Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetangula and ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi meeting the US delegation at the Karen office on August 18,2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/TWITTER

Senator Coons and Whitman are expected to meet outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.

The delegation is also scheduled to meet with organizations working to empower the girlchild, conservationists, and health providers.

President-elect William Ruto meeting the US delegation at his Karen office on August 18,2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/TWITTER

The US delegation led by Senator Coons meeting with the President-elect William Ruto at his Karen office on August 18,2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/TWITTER