Kenya: Ruto, Africom Commander Discuss Regional Security, Counter-Terrorism

Nairobi — President William Ruto on Wednesday reaffirmed Kenya's strategic security partnership with the United States during talks with United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander General Dagvin Anderson at State House, Nairobi.

Ruto said Kenya remain commitment to tackling evolving security threats across the Horn of Africa and the continent during talks with General Anderson, who was accompanied by United States Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Susan Burns.

Following the meeting, President Ruto said Kenya continues to work closely with AFRICOM to counter transnational threats, combat violent extremism, strengthen emergency response capabilities and coordinate humanitarian assistance across the region.