President William Ruto on Wednesday held talks with United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander General Dagvin Anderson at State House, Nairobi, in a meeting focused on strengthening security cooperation between Kenya, the United States and the African continent.
General Anderson was accompanied by Susan Burns.
The discussions centred on enhancing collaboration in addressing transnational security threats, countering violent extremism, responding to humanitarian emergencies and promoting regional peace and stability.
President Ruto said Africa’s partnership with AFRICOM remains critical in tackling emerging security challenges that continue to affect the continent.
“Africa continues to work closely with AFRICOM to roll back transnational threats, disrupt extremist organisations, manage emergency responses and coordinate the provision of humanitarian assistance,” President Ruto said.
The President noted that peace and security remain the foundation for Africa’s economic transformation, regional integration and increased intra-African trade.
“This partnership is crucial to our continent because peace, stability and security are critical ingredients for accelerated development, integration, intra-trade and prosperity,” he added.
Kenya has long been a key security partner of the United States in East Africa, playing a leading role in regional peacekeeping efforts, counter-terrorism operations and humanitarian interventions. The country also hosts several joint security initiatives aimed at combating threats posed by extremist groups operating within the region.
The meeting underscores the continued commitment by Nairobi and Washington to deepen strategic cooperation on security matters as both countries seek to promote lasting peace and sustainable development across Africa.
