US President Joe Biden, on Thursday, requested Kenya to play a key role in safeguarding the Horn of Africa, while also promising to contribute further 17 million doses of J&J Covid-19 vaccine to the African Union.
Mr Biden told President Uhuru Kenyatta at the White House that Kenya, a long-time partner of the United States, would play a key role, especially now that the region is beset by challenges.
“Our countries share a profound commitment to fairness, respect, and equity, and I am determined to strengthening our ties with Kenya and the rest of Africa, but Kenya is particularly important,” Mr Biden added.
President Biden had listed financial transparency, peace and security in the Horn of Africa as well as climate change as crucial areas both countries will cooperate on.
He also listed economic growth, but did not specify on trade issues that had stalled between Kenya and the US, as part of areas the two leaders would discuss “based on principles of mutual respect and equality.”
A trade agreement under negotiation during Donald Trump’s years has since stalled.