Kenya and the United States have signed a reciprocal agreement allowing eligible dependants of government and diplomatic employees to work in either country during official postings.

• This agreement aims to create greater economic opportunities for dependants and deepen people-to-people ties between the two nations.
• Key figures involved included Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank Garcia.
• The signing occurred in Nairobi on Monday, September 4th, and is part of broader efforts to strengthen the Kenya-US strategic partnership, which also encompasses discussions on trade, healthcare, and security.