Following Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 United States presidential election, critics of US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman are pushing for her recall.
Whitman’s critics took issue with her close relationship with President William Ruto’s government.
However, in a statement issued on Thursday, November 7, Whitman insisted she will continue discharging her duties, advancing America’s shared goals of increased prosperity, security, and respect for democratic values in Kenya.
"Like all US ambassadors, I serve at the request of the president. The American people have spoken, and a new president will be inaugurated in January. Meanwhile, my team and I continue to work on advancing our nations' shared goals of increased prosperity, security, and respect for democratic values," Whitman said.
She noted that the relationship between USA and Kenya has matured over the past 60 years, adding she is confident the trend will continue under Trump’s administration.
"The relationship between the United States and Kenya has matured over the past 60 years and has enjoyed the support of a wide spectrum of political leaders in both Washington and Nairobi. Our relations have never been stronger and I am confident this trajectory will continue," she added.
