NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7 — Kenya and the United States are seeking to deepen their strategic partnership by expanding trade and investment, lowering healthcare costs and strengthening cooperation on critical minerals, defence and regional security.

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The priorities emerged during talks between Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Frank Garcia, the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, who is on an official visit to Kenya.

Mudavadi said the partnership would be most meaningful if it translated into tangible benefits for citizens, including jobs, investment, better healthcare and enhanced security.

“The Kenya–United States partnership matters most when it translates into jobs, investment, better healthcare and greater security for our people,” Mudavadi said.

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The talks focused on expanding bilateral trade and investment, building on the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through 2028 and ongoing reciprocal trade negotiations.

The two sides also discussed strengthening health cooperation, including efforts to reduce the cost of cancer treatment, as well as collaboration in critical minerals, defence, peace and regional security.

Mudavadi said the two countries would also use Kenya’s hosting of the Fourth Kenya–US Bilateral Strategic Dialogue in December 2026 to further advance the partnership.

“Our focus is clear, turn strong diplomatic ties into greater opportunities, stronger businesses, healthier communities and a more secure future for Kenyans,” Mudavadi said.

Mudavadi spoke after overseeing the signing of the Kenya–United States Bilateral Work Agreement (BWA) at Railways Building in Nairobi.

The agreement was signed by Garcia and Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’Oei.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya