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| US Ambassador Meg Whitman (left) and President William Ruto (right). |
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has reacted to growing online criticism following Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 US Presidential Election. The ambassador has faced backlash on social media, with some Kenyans calling for her resignation over her perceived close relationship with President William Ruto’s administration. How did Meg Whitman react to online criticism?
However, in a statement issued on Thursday, November 7, Whitman remained defiant and reaffirmed her commitment to advancing America’s shared goals of increased prosperity, security, and respect for democratic values in Kenya. “Like all US ambassadors, I serve at the request of the President. The American people have spoken, and a new President will be inaugurated in January.
Meanwhile, my team and I continue to work on advancing our nations’ shared goals of increased prosperity, security, and respect for democratic values,” Whitman said. According to Whitman, the relationship between the United States of America and Kenya has matured over the past 60 years. She is confident the trend will continue even under Trump’s administration. “The relationship between the United States and Kenya has matured over the past 60 years and has enjoyed the support of a wide spectrum of political leaders in both Washington and Nairobi.
Our relations have never been stronger and I am confident this trajectory will continue,” she added. What William Ruto said about Donald Trump Meanwhile, President William Ruto joined global leaders in congratulating Trump on his victory in the 2024 United States Election. The head of state took to social media to congratulate Trump on his decisive win in the competitive White House race.
He stated that his victory in the presidential election clearly indicates Americans’ confidence in his vision and leadership. Ruto added that as Trump prepares to assume leadership in the US, Kenya is ready to strengthen ties through cooperation on mutual interests such as trade, investment, technology, innovation, peace, security, and sustainable development.
by Amos Khaemba