Kenya and the United States reviewed trade and security cooperation during a meeting between President William Ruto and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Thursday, January 29, at the State House in Nairobi. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing trade, and addressing regional security concerns.

• In 2024, Kenya exported goods worth over Ksh 95 billion to the U.S., while the U.S. exported goods worth around Ksh 99 billion to Kenya.
• A comprehensive trade agreement is being discussed, covering tariff reductions, digital trade rules, and investment facilitation, with President Ruto welcoming the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
• The leaders also discussed the Ksh 208 billion Kenya–U.S. Health Cooperation Framework and regional security, including support for the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti and counterterrorism efforts in Somalia.