President William Ruto has lauded President-elect Donald Trump following his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 US election. President William Ruto expressed optimism about future Kenya-US relations. Trump’s victory in the tightly contested poll marked his return to the White House as the 47th President of the United States.
What did Ruto and Trump discuss
The two leaders spoke on a phone call on Friday, November 8, during which they discussed strengthening ties between Kenya and the US and exploring areas of mutual interest. In a statement, Ruto revealed that he and Trump discussed key topics, reiterating the significance of ongoing Kenya-US collaboration. “I have had a telephone conversation with US President-Elect Donald Trump. I congratulated him following his election as the 47th President of the United States of America,” Ruto remarked.
The president noted that he is optimistic about Trump’s upcoming term, particularly in advancing shared goals that benefit both nations. Ruto stressed the importance of bolstering Kenya-US trade ties and fostering robust security collaborations, which have historically been crucial in combating regional threats such as terrorism. “We discussed areas of mutual interest that are of benefit to the citizens of our two countries, including trade and investment, security and good governance,” he said.
What did Ruto tell Trump Kenya’s leadership in the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti was a notable topic of discussion between the two leaders. The peacekeeping initiative, launched with the support of the United Nations, aims to address ongoing violence and instability in the Caribbean nation. Ruto briefed Trump on Kenya’s role in the mission and highlighted potential areas for US cooperation.
“I briefed President Trump on the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti and possible areas of cooperation with the US government on this important conflict resolution initiative,” he revealed.
by Didacus Malowa
