President William Ruto on Thursday met United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at State House, Nairobi, during the senior American official’s two-day visit to Kenya, with discussions focusing on bilateral relations and key regional security issues. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Kenya–US ties, which President Ruto described as being anchored on mutual respect and shared strategic interests. President Ruto highlighted the Sh208 billion Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework signed last year, noting that it is the first agreement of its kind globally under the America First Global Health Strategy. The meeting also reviewed trade relations between the two countries, with Ruto noting that bilateral trade remains balanced and mutually beneficial. In 2024, Kenya exported goods worth $737 million to the United States, while US exports to Kenya stood at $771 million.