Foreign Policy published on 23 May 2024 a commentary titled "Kenya and the U.S. Need Each Other More Than Ever" by Caroline Gray.
The author suggests that the visit to the United States by Kenyan President William Ruto is focused on increasing American investment in Kenya, renewing the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act, and moving forward with the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership. President Ruto also explained concerning his countries ties with China and the United States that "we want to be friends to all and an enemy to none."