President Ruto is Smart and Strategic, US Ambassador Meg Whitman Says
United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whiteman has heaped praise on President Ruto, describing him as a “strong, smart, and strategic leader.”
In a letter inviting entrepreneurs to attend the American Chamber of Commerce Regional Business Summit being held in Nairobi from March 29th to 30th, Whiteman said Ruto is also easy to work with.
"The new President, William Ruto, is very strong. He is smart, strategic, and gets things done," Whitman said.
She added: "He understands that economic growth and development is the way forward and has set a vision for accelerating Kenya's drive to achieve upper middle-income country status by 2030.”
She also noted that the Kenyan president appointed a strong Cabinet team, adding that he is undertaking policy reforms to improve the business environment in the country.
The ambassador further underscored President Ruto’s role in promoting peace and security in East Africa.
"He has also been instrumental in fostering peace and security in the region," Whiteman said.
Ambassador Whiteman further noted that Kenya held the “freest, fairest, and most transparent elections in the country's history this past August.”
The third annual American Chamber of Commerce Regional Summit focuses on economic growth and development opportunities in Kenya and the East Africa region for American businesses.
Speaking during the opening of the summit on Wednesday, Whitman assured business partners that there is peace in the country and expressed her satisfaction with the country’s investment environment.
She told delegates that “it is an exciting time to be doing business in the region, creating more jobs, and promoting US-Kenya shared prosperity."
US Under Secretary at Commerce Department Don Cravins Jr is leading the US delegation to guide on their partnership with Kenya. He is accompanied by representatives from 11 US companies.
Comments (13)
Wezi ni wale wale ndungu zanguni! Ni lazima wafanye Kenya nchi ya ushoga through Ruto!
Josh you talk as if ass is another mineral! What does America gain or loose with that kind of monkey business?
I could translate this to mean.........
Our president is married and to a Kenyan woman. Go find another dume in America.
Now where do you get an idea as such?
Not too fast; they are both glorifying each other like rhey are deeply in love and Rachel does not matter any more!
The fascists dictators akina Mlevi Wanjohi and the violent snake 🐍 the peoples conman cannot stand a smart, strong and strategic man!!!
Let them die a slow and painful death!!!
Meg: It seems like you don’t live in Kenya. It’s like you live in an alternative universe. Have you also eaten the millions that is dished out from the StateHouse?
Meg: You don’t seem to know Kenya. Do you think Kenyans are crazy and that’s why they are holding demonstrations? Do you the majority of the leaders Ruto has appointed have a history of corruption? You don’t know what you are talking about. Let Kenyans fight their own battles and stop taking sides.
And "handsome" too. Say that, Ambassador.
Delusional.
The American government needs to manage its expectations.
This is delusional.
Can't compare Ruto with sleeping Joe and Rao. Super workaholic and strategic like Kagame. He just needs to stand up to the West more like Kagame and Kenya needs to have a 200 yr vision instead of four years manifesto. Billions of USD lost in old projects neglected and stopped by next president and governor since Kibaki days