Biden to Designate Kenya as Major Non-NATO Ally During Ruto's State Visit
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President Joe Biden is expected to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally during Kenyan President William Ruto's state visit, marking the first such designation for a sub-Saharan African country. The move aims to deepen US-Kenya relations, with discussions covering trade, debt relief, and technology cooperation. The US will also announce $250 million in new investments in Kenya and plans a new semiconductor partnership. This designation comes as Kenya prepares to send forces to Haiti as part of a UN-led mission.
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