Kenya: Gachagua Offers to Testify Before US Senate On Kenya's Non-Nato Ally Status

Kenya: Gachagua Offers to Testify Before US Senate On Kenya's Non-Nato Ally Status

Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he is ready to testify before the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations as it reviews Kenya's designation as a major non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally.

US to Ruto: Kenya remains central in US-Africa policy

This follows a decision by US Congress to review of Kenya’s designation as a major non-NATO ally.

Kenya’s non-NATO-ally status under threat as U.S. launches security review – The North Africa Post

The United States has launched a sweeping reassessment of Kenya’s Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) status, raising alarm over President William Ruto’s growing ties with China, Russia, Iran, and links to extremist groups. Granted in June 2024, Kenya’s MNNA designation made it the first sub-Saharan African country to join an exclusive list of U.S. defense partners. […]

Kenya's former Deputy accuses President Ruto of arming Sudan's RSF

Kenya’s former Deputy President has accused President William Ruto of supplying weapons to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. Rigathi Gachagua alleges that these weapons have been used by the RSF in attacks that have killed women and children. He claims that President Ruto and RSF leader Hemeti have business ties. On Saturday, Gachagua was ordered to record a statement in which he asserted that President William Ruto’s administration has t…

Gachagua Offers to Testify Before US Senate on Kenya’s Non-NATO Ally Status

NAIROBI, Kenya, AUG 10– Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he is ready to testify before the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations as it reviews Kenya’s designation as a major non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally. The Committee, chaired by Idaho Senator James Risch, has proposed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 requiring a review of Kenya’s status within 90 days. Kenya became…