President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the United States following the signing of a landmark memorandum of understanding with the State of Nebraska.

In a statement posted on his X account on September 2, 2025, Ruto announced that he witnessed the signing of the MoU at State House, Nairobi, describing it as a significant step in expanding opportunities for Kenyans abroad.

“We are committed to strengthening the enduring partnership between Kenya and the United States,” Ruto wrote.

Bilateral relations

According to the head of state, Kenya-US relations are anchored on trade and strategic collaboration, highlighting the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) as a key pillar supporting robust trade between the two nations.

“Our relations are cemented by robust trade underpinned by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a strategic partnership and cooperation in shared democratic values, counter-terrorism and defence,” Ruto noted.

Cooperation areas

He emphasised that the partnership extends beyond traditional diplomatic ties to include bilateral engagement at the sub-national level, with key areas of cooperation in diaspora engagement, student and apprenticeship training, skills and technology transfer, tourism, agriculture and labour exchange.

“At the sub-national level, we are deepening our ties with the State of Nebraska in the US on various issues, including diaspora engagement, student and apprenticeship training, skills and technology transfer, tourism, agriculture and labour exchange,” the President stated.

The agreement was signed by Kenya Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu and Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen, marking a new chapter between the two countries.

“This arrangement marks a significant step in expanding opportunities for Kenyans abroad and deepening people-to-people ties,” Ruto stated.