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US-Kenya STIP: William Ruto calls Donald Trump's Secretary of State over 3-year long trade agreement


Published on 2025-01-28 08:40:47 - MSN
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  • William Ruto revealed the details of his call with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, key among them the US-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership.

Kenyan President William Ruto has engaged in discussions with former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo regarding the renewal of a three-year-old trade agreement between the U.S. and Kenya. This agreement, known as the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP), was initially signed to enhance economic ties, promote trade, and foster investment between the two nations. President Ruto's call to Pompeo, who served under former President Donald Trump, underscores the importance Kenya places on maintaining and expanding this partnership, especially as the agreement approaches its renewal date. The conversation likely focused on the benefits of the STIP, potential areas for expansion, and the mutual economic advantages that could be derived from a continued or enhanced partnership.

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