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[PHOTOS] Kenya signs landmark MoU with the State of Nebraska

Ruto said the move marks a significant step in expanding opportunities for Kenyans abroad

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by PERPETUA ETYANG

News02 September 2025 - 21:50
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In Summary


  • Ruto said the country is committed to strengthening the enduring partnership between Kenya and the United States.
  • The MoU was signed by Kenya Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu and Secretary of State of Nebraska Bob Evnen.
Secretary of State of Nebraska Bob Evnen and President William Ruto in the State House, Nairobi on September 2, 2025 / PCS 



President William Ruto on Tuesday witnessed the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Kenya and the State of Nebraska in the United States of America.

Ruto said the move marks a significant step in expanding opportunities for Kenyans abroad and deepening people-to-people ties.

Kenya Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu and Secretary of State of Nebraska Bob Evnen sign an MoU on September 2, 2025 / PCS 

He said the country is committed to strengthening the enduring partnership between Kenya and the United States.

“Our relations are cemented by robust trade underpinned by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a strategic partnership, and cooperation in shared democratic values, counter-terrorism, and defense,” he said.

President William Ruto chairs a meeting at State House, Nairobi, on September 2, 2025/ PCS 

The President added that, at the sub-national level, Kenya is deepening ties with the State of Nebraska in the US on various issues, including diaspora engagement, student and apprenticeship training, skills and technology transfer, tourism, agriculture and labour exchange.

The MoU was signed by Kenya Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu and Secretary of State of Nebraska Bob Evnen.