United States of America’s Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, has resigned.
Whitman announced her resignation in a statement on Wednesday, November 13.
"Today, I announced to my team at the US embassy that I submitted my resignation to President Biden. It has been an honor and privilege to serve the American people through strengthening our partnership with Kenya," said Whitman.She went on to list USA’s projects in Kenya during her tenure, including delivering emergency funding to alleviate catastrophic flooding in 2023 and the ongoing fight against malaria, HIV and M-Pox.
"This year, the United States elevated Kenya as its first Major Non-NATO ally in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting the importance our countries place on standing shoulder to shoulder to protect our shared democratic values and enhance security," she added.Whitman also noted that her efforts further opened the door for more American companies to do business in Kenya.
She also took pride in reducing wait times for non-immigrant visa appointments from more than two years to about two months.
Whitman’s resignation comes a few days after Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 United States presidential election.
