Lositeti Village | Kajiado County, Kenya THE FIRST LADY: (To press) Hi. Today, we came to — to meet with the — the people here from this area. They talked about how their livestock are dying. Obviously, you can see the drought here, how bad it is. The one source of water here feeds…
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Women’s Empowerment Reception with the U.S. Ambassador to Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya Thank you, Ambassador Whitman. You know, as we work together to build prosperity and opportunities around the world, our partnership with Kenya is so important. That’s why President Biden chose Meg to be our ambassador. She’s a seasoned executive, and she understands the power and potential that we can unlock when we work and…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Kenyan National Security Advisor Monica Juma
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan called Dr. Monica Juma today to congratulate her on her appointment as Kenya’s first-ever National Security Advisor. Mr. Sullivan and Dr. Juma discussed their shared concerns about the escalation of conflict in northern Ethiopia and the seriousness of the humanitarian crisis, which worsens each day. …
President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Kenya to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency William Samoei Arap Ruto
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency William Samoei Arap Ruto on September 13, 2022, in Nairobi, Kenya. The Honorable Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Meg Whitman, United States Ambassador…
Readout of Senior Administration Official Travel to Djibouti, Kenya, Niger, and Somalia
This week, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall, USAFRICOM Commander General Stephen Townsend, and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict Chris Maier traveled to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, and Niger. The trip focused on advancing the Biden Administration’s counterterrorism policy in an evolving threat landscape: prioritizing the most…
Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya to address the strong U.S.-Kenyan partnership. Together they discussed their shared commitment to defending democracy and human rights, advancing regional peace and security, and accelerating economic prosperity through climate smart solutions and the use of renewable energy resources. They also discussed greater…
Remarks by President Biden and President Kenyatta of the Republic of Kenya Before Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 3:13 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: I’m happy to have the President of Kenya here, President Kenyatta. It’s an honor to welcome you to the White House, to the Oval Office. Good to see you again. And, you know, the U.S.-Kenya strategic partnership is essential — we both, I think, believe is essential to addressing key…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on President Biden’s Meeting with President Kenyatta of the Republic of Kenya
Via Teleconference 10:37 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hello, good morning, everyone, from the National Security Council. On behalf of the NSC press team, I would like to welcome you all to an on-background call to discuss President Biden’s meeting today with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya. Today, for your reference, we are joined by [senior administration official]. This call…
Statement by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on the Bilateral Meeting between President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya
On Thursday October 14, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will host President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya at the White House. The leaders will discuss the strong U.S.-Kenyan bilateral relationship and the need to bring transparency and accountability to domestic and international financial systems. They will also discuss efforts to defend democracy and human rights, advance…
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya. The President affirmed the importance of the strong U.S.- Kenya bilateral relationship. He also emphasized the United States’ continued commitment to working closely with Kenya to support regional peace and security, including at the United Nations Security Council. The President applauded Kenya’s leadership in…
