The seasoned diplomat, who previously served as Kenya's United Nations envoy, will manage relations with the US at a time of high expectations for the bilateral engagement. ANTI-TERROR WARAmbassador Amayo told President Trump that Kenya stands ready to continue its counter-terrorism partnership with the US. Mr Amayo succeeds Robinson Njeru Githae as Kenya's US envoy. DECORATED ENVOYIn addition to the UN post, Mr Amayo served as Kenya's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom for four years. Mr Amayo, arguably one of Kenya’s most decorated envoys, has been serving as Kenya’s permanent representative to the UN since 2018.

Source: Daily Nation July 18, 2020 16:18 UTC