Blinken, Kenyatta meet as U.S.-Kenya trade talks review continues

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday in the secretary’s first virtual visit to Africa, as the two countries continue to review talks about a bilateral trade agreement that began during the Trump administration, acting Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Robert Godec said on Wednesday. Godec described Blinken’s discussion with Kenyatta as “excellent” and said the U.S. welcomes “Kenya’s political and economic success and growing prosperity.” He spoke during a webinar hosted...