US, Kenya Advance Their Strategic Relationship

The Bottom Line Upfront

President Joe Biden named Kenya a key non-NATO ally in sub-Saharan Africa during President Ruto's state visit, emphasizing shared efforts against terrorism.

The Breakdown

• This move elevates the security relationship between the U.S. and Kenya as security measures navigate perilous upheaval across the Continent, as well as to the Horn of Africa's coastal neighbors in the Levant.
• The significant strategic step grants Kenya military and financial benefits similar to those enjoyed by NATO members.
• The U.S. commitment includes training, military equipment, countering terrorism, $300 million for Haiti security support, and restructuring African debts.