Kenya and the United States will continue strengthening their strong diplomatic ties under the administration of President Donald Trump, President William Ruto has said.
Speaking during the Global Cathedral Sunday service at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre’s COMESA Grounds in Nairobi on Sunday, President Ruto said the Trump administration’s policies align with those of Kenya, further strengthening the existing bonds between the two nations.
He welcomed President Trump’s decision to sign an Executive Order that directs that the US Government recognises only two biological sexes, male and female, as determined at conception.
He noted that unlike the previous policy, this directive aligns with the core beliefs of the Kenyan faith and is firmly rooted in Kenyan traditions.
“This policy directive supports what we believe in: That boys must remain boys, men must remain men, girls must remain girls and women must remain women,” he said.
Ruto also welcomed the Trump administration’s commitment to support the security support mission in Haiti, which Kenya is leading.
“I am very proud that President Trump and the new administration support Kenya’s mission in Haiti to help the men, women, and children of that nation live in peace and stability,” he said.
The President said Kenya is in Haiti to play its internationally renowned role of security diplomacy in response to a request by the United States last year.
At the same time, President Ruto said the country continues to show clear signs of economic stability and growth. He pointed out that inflation and interest rates have significantly declined, while the exchange rate has stabilised.
As a result, he noted that the country received good news from Moody’s, a global credit rating agency, which has reviewed Kenya’s financial outlook from negative to positive, demonstrating confidence in the country’s future.
“There are already signs that God is taking our country places,” he said.
He was accompanied by Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku and Cabinet Secretaries Soipan Tuya (Defence) and Rebecca Miano (Tourism) and MPs.
