New US Envoy to Kenya Kyle McCarter to be Installed as Tharaka Elder

New United States envoy to Kenya Kyle McCarter is on Saturday set to be crowned as an elder of Tharaka community.

Ambassador McCarter and his family lived with the Tharaka community for several years before returning to the US.

McCarter's family, who lived in Mukothima area, are celebrated and respected by residents for setting up a health center, school and children’s home through his charity organization, ‘Each One Feed One Kenya.’

The institutions have changed the lives of many in the village located in Tharaka North Constituency. 

His installation comes a few weeks after he assumed his position as new US ambassador to Kenya, replacing Robert Godec. 

McCarter was nominated to the prestigious position by US President Donald Trump.

Mukothima residents view his return to Kenya as a blessing and want local leaders to take advantage of his close ties with the community.

The installation ceremony will be held at the Mukothima Catholic Church grounds.

A health center built by the former Illinois Senator is popularly known as ‘Kwa Makata’ - a corruption of his name.