Donald Trump Top Official to Visit Kenya

A top US government official is set to visit different countries in Africa as part of President Donald Trump administration's bid to strengthen ties with the continent.

Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of African Affairs Tibor P. Nagy will embark on an 11-day trip to Africa beginning November 27th.

The trip will see Tibor and his delegation visit Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Eritrea before heading to Stuttgart, Germany for a meeting with the United States Africa Command.

While in Kenya, Nagy will hold a chain of meetings with Kenyan government officials in line with the four pillars of Trump's policy toward Africa namely; peace and security, support for economic growth, development and strengthening democratic institutions.

"During his trip, Assistant Secretary Tibor will focus on promoting stronger trade and commercial ties between the United States and Africa," the State Department says in an announcement.

"The trip will also seek to harness the potential of Africa’s youth, advancing peace and security through partnerships, and underscoring the United States’ enduring commitment to the people and nations of Africa."