Incoming US Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman Presents Her Credentials to President Uhuru

Incoming United States Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman has presented her credentials to President Kenyatta.

Whitman, who arrived in the country on Monday to officially begin her duty, presented her credentials during a brief ceremony at State House, Nairobi on Friday evening.

Speaking during the ceremony, Amb. Whitman expressed confidence that the August 9th general elections will be free and fair, adding that Kenya will have a peaceful transition.

“…I have no doubt Kenya will showcase for the world what free and fair election looks like and how peaceful transitions work,” said Amb. Whitman.

She pledged to use her experience to increase bilateral trade and investment ties between the two countries, noting that Kenya is a dynamic economic engine and technology leader in East Africa.

“Before I left Washington, President Biden reminded me that one quarter of the world’s population will reside in Africa by 2050. Pointing to Kenya’s leadership on the continent and beyond, President Biden asked me to use every tool at my disposal to deepen ties between our great nations,” she added.

During the brief ceremony, Kenyatta also received credentials from incoming ambassadors Sebastian Groth of Germany, Kamal Gubara Mohamed of Sudan and Bacha Debele Buta of Ethiopia.

President Kenyatta assured the new ambassadors of his support as they embark on their tour of duty in the country.