NEW YORK — Kenya and the United States discussed trade, technology, security and regional conflicts during talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The meeting brought together Kenyan officials and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with discussions focusing on the longstanding partnership between the two countries.
Kenya welcomed the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), saying continued access to the US market would support trade and create additional economic opportunities between Africa and the United States.
The two sides also discussed cooperation in emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in healthcare, education and financial services. They exchanged views on the responsible governance of rapidly developing AI technologies.
Other areas discussed included cooperation on critical minerals and nuclear energy, as Kenya seeks to expand partnerships in strategic economic and technological sectors.
On regional security, the talks covered the international security mission in Somalia, efforts to support stability in Haiti, and the worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan.
Regarding Sudan, the discussions focused on efforts toward a ceasefire, a political settlement and continued regional engagement aimed at addressing the conflict and its humanitarian consequences.
The meeting underscored the broad range of issues shaping Kenya-US relations, from trade and technology to regional peace and security.
