Kenya has defended its decision to hire a US lobbying firm, Continental Strategy LLC, linked to Donald Trump ally Carlos Trujillo, for Ksh300 million. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi stated the deal was in Kenya’s best interest and legally conducted, dismissing media allegations as inaccurate.

• The deal, worth over Ksh300 million, involves monthly payments of over Ksh20 million for the next year to Continental Strategy LLC.
• Kenya aims to strengthen bilateral relations, promote tourism and trade, and secure US support for the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti and post-AGOA trade.
• The US Department of Justice website details the agreement, which Mudavadi cited as proof of transparency; 17 other countries globally have similar lobbying contracts with US firms.