Biden to Designate Kenya as Major Non-NATO Ally During State Visit

President Biden designated Kenya as a major non-NATO ally during President William Ruto's state visit, marking the first such designation for a sub-Saharan African nation. The visit aimed to deepen U.S.-Kenya ties, focusing on defense, tech sector growth, climate change, and debt relief. Biden emphasized supporting Kenya's counterterrorism efforts and leadership in Haiti without direct U.S. military involvement. The visit also highlighted the U.S. intent to reestablish influence in Africa amid growing investments from China and Russia.