Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured that the diplomatic relationship between Kenya and the United States will remain robust following Donald Trump’s assumption of office as the 47th President of the United States.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Mudavadi emphasized that the bond between the two nations transcends individual leaders. He noted that since Kenya’s independence in 1964, the relationship with the US has remained stable despite changes in leadership in both countries.
“The relationship between Kenya and the US is not about the sitting president. It is about the enduring ties between the two nations,” Mudavadi stated, highlighting that several US presidents have come and gone without impacting the strong bilateral relations.
Mudavadi also addressed Kenya’s role in the ongoing Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) in Haiti, led by the Kenya Police Service. He dismissed claims that the US influenced Kenya’s decision to participate in the mission, explaining that Kenya volunteered after a United Nations resolution called for assistance in combating gang violence in Haiti.
“The Kenya Police are in Haiti because the UN resolved that Haiti needs help. Kenya stepped forward, along with other countries, to offer support,” he clarified.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary’s remarks follow a recent phone conversation between President William Ruto and President Donald Trump. President Ruto congratulated Trump on his election and discussed mutual areas of interest, including trade, security, and the Kenya-led MSSM in Haiti.
In a statement on social media, President Ruto expressed optimism about deepening collaboration with the US under the new administration, focusing on trade, investment, and good governance.
Kenya’s leadership continues to emphasize the importance of strong diplomatic ties and collaboration on global issues, regardless of transitions in political leadership.