Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reiterated Kenya’s commitment to enhancing security cooperation with the United States, underscoring the shared vision of both nations in advancing regional stability and global peace.
Speaking after a meeting with US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burns at Harambee House in Nairobi, Murkomen noted that Kenya and the US have deep, longstanding relations based on mutual respect and collaboration in critical areas such as security, trade, and infrastructure modernization.
“Kenya and the United States enjoy deep and longstanding relations in many areas of mutual interest, including security and trade. We look forward to working together to advance peace, strengthen our security partnership, and deepen commercial ties between our two countries,” said Murkomen.
According to Murkomen, the meeting focused on exploring new avenues for cooperation in security, trade, infrastructure modernization, and the fight against narcotics, as well as Kenya’s Shirika Plan, which aims to integrate refugees with host communities for sustainable development.
The talks also highlighted Kenya’s leadership role in global peace initiatives, particularly its ongoing contributions to the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti.
“I welcomed the recent UN Security Council’s resolution on the transition to a Gang Suppression Force and stressed the need to safeguard the gains made so far in liberating Haiti,” said the CS.
Murkomen stated that both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in counterterrorism, border management, law enforcement training, and the protection of global peace and stability.
