U.S. DEPARTMENT of  STATE   You are subscribed to Africa. Here is new content for this topic:   Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Kenyan President Ruto 09/21/2026 04:48 PM EDT Office of the Spokesman Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Kenyan President Ruto Readout September 21, 2026 The below is attributable to Spokesman Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Kenyan President William Ruto to discuss commercial diplomacy and regional peace and security. They spoke about how critical minerals opportunities in Kenya can position the country as a key player in the sector while presenting opportunities for U.S. firms to provide value addition.  As a major non-NATO ally and growing trade relationship, Kenya remains a vital United States partner for shared priorities in the region.  The Secretary expressed appreciation for Kenya’s partnership with the U.S. Government to implement a new and holistic approach to our historic health partnership through the America First Global Health Strategy. Additionally, the Secretary underscored the important role Kenya plays in furthering the resolution of regional conflicts.  Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe-All | Privacy Policy | Subscriber Help External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  This email was sent to caterresearch9.news@blogger.com using Granicus Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520