US Reveals Why Trump Is Yet to Appoint an Ambassador to Kenya

Meg Whitman, who resigned late last year, was the last Ambassador to Kenya and exited her role days after Trump was elected...

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The appointment of a new US Ambassador to Kenya has been delayed, partly due to the recent US government shutdown and executive orders. US Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burns confirmed that Senate approval is required for such an appointment, leading to the prolonged wait.

Susan Burns is currently serving as Chargé d’Affaires, functioning as an acting ambassador for the US mission in Nairobi.
The delay in ambassadorial appointments was exacerbated by the US government shutdown in October, affecting bilateral engagements.
Negotiations for a new five-year health agreement and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade deal are ongoing, despite previous slowdowns.

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