Recognizing the strategic importance of Kenya to the United States and celebrating the 60-year anniversary of United States-Kenya relations.

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Introduced on May 23, 2024 by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Legislation Details

Celebrates 60 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Kenya.
Reaffirms the strong partnership based on shared commitments to peace, security, and prosperity.
Recognizes Kenya’s role in regional security and stability efforts in the Horn of Africa and East Africa.
Calls for continued US-Kenya cooperation in promoting democratic values and human rights.
Encourages expansion of trade and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Supports Kenya’s efforts in improving business environments, economic reforms, anticorruption measures, and counter money laundering efforts.
Commits to strengthening diplomatic, economic, commercial, security, and people-to-people ties.
Encourages the Department of State to help address Kenya’s debt crisis and counter economic coercion by China.
Appreciates the contributions of the Kenyan diaspora community to the United States.
Acknowledges the potential benefits of the bilateral relationship for both countries and in addressing regional security, economic, and environmental challenges.

Last updated 10/7/2024