Kenya to get major non-NATO ally status in Ruto’s US state visitThursday, May 23rd, 2024 09:27 | By AgenciesPresident William Ruto and his US Counterpart Joe Biden during a roundtable meeting on Wednesday May 22, 2024. PHOTO/ @StateHouseKenya/XPresident Joe Biden will extend major non-NATO ally status to Kenya during the three-day state visit by the African country’s leader this week, two U.S. officials confirmed. President Joe Biden will extend major non-NATO ally status to Kenya during the three-day state visit by the African country’s leader this week, two U.S. officials confirmed. Even though Biden has yet to travel to the continent, as he promised to do, the major non-NATO ally status might serve as a consolation and sign of intent. The new status, which is largely symbolic, could offer more legitimacy to the East African nation’s mission.

Source: Daily Nation May 23, 2024 19:28 UTC