Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi, concluded a high-impact three-day diplomatic mission in Washington, D.C., where he spearheaded renewed trade negotiations and advanced strategic bilateral relations with the United States.
During his Washington visit, Dr. Mudavadi held talks with senior U.S. leaders, including Senator Marco Rubio and the U.S. Secretary of State, focusing on regional peace, economic cooperation, and expanding diplomatic engagement. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to deepening long-standing Kenya–U.S. relations, with special attention to peace and security in the Greater Horn of Africa and Kenya’s role in stabilizing the region.
PCS Mudavadi updated the U.S. on the evolving security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and highlighted Kenya’s leadership in EAC and SADC peace efforts, involving five Heads of State. Senator Rubio lauded Kenya’s leadership in regional diplomacy and pledged continued American support for Kenya’s peacekeeping leadership, especially the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti. The senator also expressed interest in visiting Kenya to bolster bilateral relations.
Further strengthening economic ties, Dr. Mudavadi met with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, where the two emphasized fast-tracking the long-anticipated Kenya–U.S. Free Trade Agreement. Talks also extended to high-level financial institutions. At the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), the Kenyan delegation explored the launch of a Kenya diaspora bond to deepen diaspora investment. Dr. Mudavadi also held discussions with EXIM Bank and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) on trade and infrastructure financing.
In a strategic engagement with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, led by John Murphy, Dr. Mudavadi promoted Kenya as a top-tier investment destination. “As Africa’s 6th largest economy, Kenya is committed to creating an enabling environment for investors,” he said, highlighting opportunities in hospitality, healthcare, ICT, and infrastructure. The Chamber expressed keen interest in scaling up investment in these sectors.
Dominican Republic and Brazil Next on Diplomatic Agenda
Dr. Mudavadi continues his diplomatic tour with a visit to the Dominican Republic from May 11–13. In Santo Domingo, Kenya is expected to sign critical Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) focused on medical evacuation, repatriation of wounded and deceased personnel, and operational access for Kenyan MSS personnel supporting Haiti’s stabilization efforts.
A key highlight will be the signing of an agreement between the Dominican Republic’s Institute of Higher Education in Diplomatic and Consular Training and Kenya’s Foreign Service Academy, signaling deeper cooperation in diplomatic training and capacity building.
Following his Dominican Republic visit, the PCS will proceed to Brasilia from May 15–16 for high-level bilateral talks aimed at reinforcing Kenya–Brazil relations. Key focus areas include political consultations, agriculture, trade, and investment. Discussions will center on strengthening the existing Agreement for the Promotion of Trade and Investments and exploring new trade opportunities between the two emerging economies.
With these strategic missions, Kenya continues to cement its global partnerships and underscore its growing diplomatic and economic influence.
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