President William Ruto and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed the strategic partnership between Kenya and the United States, shifting focus to trade and investment over traditional aid, during a telephone conversation on Tuesday, August 20.

• The leaders agreed to broaden bilateral ties beyond security and diplomacy, emphasizing commercial opportunities and economic cooperation.
• Secretary Rubio underscored that US foreign policy will prioritize commercial partnerships, reflecting a "trade, not aid" approach to Africa.
• President Ruto lauded Kenya’s leadership in global peace efforts, specifically its role in the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti.