President William Ruto has emphasized the strong and enduring relationship between Kenya and the United States, highlighting their shared values of freedom and democracy as the foundation of their partnership.
This was highlighted during a meeting at the State House in Nairobi with U.S. Senator John Cornyn, who holds significant roles on the Senate Finance, Intelligence, and Judiciary Committees.
During their discussions, President Ruto emphasized the mutual benefits derived from their shared values and goals. He remarked, “Kenya and the United States always find common ground on many areas of mutual benefit because of our shared values of freedom and democracy.”
“Met US Senator John Cornyn, who sits in the Senate Finance, Intelligence and Judiciary committees, State House Nairobi,” Ruto said adding that Kenya and the United States always find common ground on many areas of mutual benefit. Ruto said.

He added, ” Kenya and the United States always find common ground on many areas of mutual benefit because of our shared values of freedom and democracy,”
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During the meeting ,one of the key areas of focus is the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which has been instrumental in enhancing trade and economic relations between Kenya and the U.S.

The renewal aims to further bolster economic opportunities and strengthen trade ties.
“Our two countries are working closely on regional peace and security, and the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. We are also negotiating a Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership,” he said adding ,”We are also negotiating a Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership,”
Ruto said the discussions with Senator Cornyn reflect a mutual commitment to deepening cooperation and addressing shared challenges.

Additionally, the two countries are in the process of negotiating a Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP), which promises to enhance bilateral economic engagement and create new opportunities for growth.