Message to Congress on Intent to Designate Kenya as a Major Non-NATO Ally

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:

     In accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2321k), I am providing notice of my intent to designate Kenya as a Major Non-NATO Ally.

     I am making this designation in recognition of Kenya’s many years of contributions to the United States Africa Command area of responsibility and globally and in recognition of our own national interest in deepening bilateral defense and security cooperation with the Government of Kenya.  Kenya is one of the United States Government’s top counterterrorism and security partners in sub-Saharan Africa, and the designation will demonstrate that the United States sees African contributions to global peace and security as equivalent to those of our Major Non-NATO Allies in other regions.  I appreciate the support of the Congress in this action.

                             JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

THE WHITE HOUSE,    
May 23, 2024.