Kenya: Ruto’s U.S. Visit Grants Kenya Major Non-Nato Ally Status

Kenya has been designated a major non-NATO ally, marking it as the first sub-Saharan nation to receive this status.

US President Joe Biden made the announcement on Thursday in Washington during Kenyan President William Ruto’s visit to the United States.

Dr Ruto’s state visit is the first by an African leader to Washington in more than 15 years, reflecting Washington’s efforts to counter the influence of China and Russia in Africa.

The new status will enable Nairobi to engage in closer security…