Visiting U.S. Secretary Both Praises and Chides Kenya

In Nairobi, American Secretary of State Rex Tillerson praised President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader  Raila Odinga for their groundbreaking meeting just ahead of his visit. But he also criticised the government for banning live broadcasts, its threats against the judiciary and disregard of the rule of law.

President Uhuru Kenyatta greets the visiting U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at State House in Nairobi on Friday.

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  • 9 March 2018
    Tillerson Visits Nairobi
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