Incoming US Ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter speaking in the US Senate
Kenya-US ties trace back to years with the two countries having collaborated in a number of life changing activities in different sectors of economy ranging from health, transport, food security among others.
The incoming US Ambassador to Kenya, Kyle MacCarter, has outlined what President Donald Trump’s administration will prioritize on its engagement with Kenya.
McCarter told Kenyans living in St. Louis, Missouri, that the US government was keen to help Kenya in the fight against corruption and terrorism as well as assisting Kenya to foster unity among its citizens.
In addition, the US will aid Kenya in development projects that focus on sustainability and self-reliance.
“America is a generous country but you have to always ask the question, what am I doing today that will continue if I don’t come back tomorrow,” McCarter told the congregation that had attended the service and dinner reception organised in his honour.
He continued that America’s great respect for Kenyans is what makes the US government invest in them.
“Kenya is poised to be a shining star of democracy in Africa and the US will continue to be Kenya’s best ally,” the envoy vowed.
McCarter will replace Robert Godec who has been in office since 2012.
Outgoing US ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec
In his farewell message to Godec in January, President Uhuru Kenyatta congratulated him for his service to the nation.
“Kenya and US witnessed expanded relations across all sectors of cooperation including health, food security and transport, key among them being the launch of direct flights between Nairobi and New York,” Uhuru stated.
McCarter and his wife, Victoria,are not new to Kenya; he know some fluent swahili having lived and worked in Kenya for Each1Feed1, a Christian ministry that gives care and education for orphans and widows, in 1987–1988 and built Faith Medical Clinic. Kyle currently is the International Director and Victoria is the Director of Education for Each1Feed1, and they travel to Kenya several times a year. McCarter is also a supporter of Mercy Ministries, a charitable Christian organization.