Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, arrived in Washington, D.C., this week for high-level bilateral talks aimed at deepening Kenya–US relations.

The discussions will lead to renewed momentum in joint development projects, increased investment flows, and enhanced cooperation in counter-terrorism and regional stability in East Africa.

Speaking shortly after landing in the US capital, Mudavadi described the visit as “a timely opportunity to recalibrate our longstanding partnership with the United States in a changing global landscape.”

The visit, which comes at the invitation of the US government, marks the first major engagement between the two countries since President Donald Trump’s re-election.

“This trip is not just symbolic. It is strategic. We are here to push for tangible outcomes that benefit both nations—on trade, security, and shared democratic values,” Mudavadi said.

Mudavadi is scheduled to meet the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday. The talks will focus on a broad spectrum of areas, from regional peace and security to trade and economic cooperation.

On trade, Mudavadi emphasised Kenya’s intention to renew and strengthen frameworks such as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provides duty-free access for Kenyan exports to the US market.

“We want to see an extension of AGOA. But more importantly, we’re looking at how to attract American investors to Kenya, to tap into our youth talent, digital economy, and green energy potential,” he said.

The Prime Cabinet Secretary is also expected to meet with Brian Mast, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and engage with executives from the US International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC).

A business round table hosted at the US Chamber of Commerce will bring Mudavadi face-to-face with leading American investors.

The visit follows closely on the heels of President William Ruto’s historic State Visit to Washington in May 2024—the first by an African head of state since 2008.

“This is a continuation of President Ruto’s bold diplomacy. We are not just maintaining ties—we are upgrading them to fit the moment,” Mudavadi said