In a joint press briefing, Biden highlighted the 60 years of partnership between the US and Kenya. 'I'm proud to announce we're working with Congress to designate Kenya a major non-NATO ally,' Biden said... Kenya would become the first sub-Saharan African country to receive the designation.
'My visit takes place at a time when democracy is perceived to be retreating worldwide,' Ruto said, standing next to Biden... He called Biden 'a strong and committed friend' to Kenya and the rest of the continent.
The two leaders announced a plan called the Nairobi-Washington Vision, part of which calls on creditor nations to reduce financing barriers for developing countries that have high debt burdens, and to offer debt relief where necessary...
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