US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Stories

Kenya reaffirms strong US partnership, dismisses concerns of shifting allegiance over China ties
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

Koech invited Senator Risch and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to visit Kenya, engage with its people, and witness firsthand the clarity with...

Somalia may wait longer for US funding decision on AU mission as senators hint at change in strategy
Mary Wambui  |  May 14, 2025

The US had previously stated that Somalia is not an appropriate context for the application of the 2719 framework, which many have proposed as an idea...

Caught between superpowers: US Senators question Ruto’s loyalty after China ‘new world order’ remarks
Mary Wambui  |  May 14, 2025

“That’s not just alignment with China—it’s allegiance. Relying on leaders who so openly embrace Beijing is a mistake... It’s time to reassess our rela...

Wetang'ula calls for speedy review of revised foreign policy as Kenya shapes global engagements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has described the revised policy as key to strengthening Kenya's role as a regional leader and an advocate for Africa'...

First-ever envoy nominee to Abidjan vetted as Kenya courts West Africa
Amina Wako  |  Apr 05, 2024

Kenya currently has no diplomatic footprint in Abidjan but Nairobi has revived efforts to court the West Africa bloc, the largest at the African Union...

Ruto's Cairo envoy nominee grilled on GERD tensions
Amina Wako  |  Apr 05, 2024

Addis Ababa has confirmed that it has already finished filling the reservoir at its giant dam, which uses water from the Nile.

Pakistan journalist killing resurfaces in vetting of Ex-Kenya Army commander as ambassador
Amina Wako  |  Apr 05, 2024

An elite Kenyan police unit is already on trial, charged with wrongful death, following the killing of Arshad Sharif in October 2022. 

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