$2.1M US lobbying strategy defended

S 1 - 2 - 3 D I ID RK RT C - 0

The Kenyan government justified its move to employ US lobby groups, describing the $2.1 million contract as a normal diplomatic practice to enhance bilateral relationships. The contracts became public through mandatory US disclosures. Officials say the measures are needed to enhance trade, security, as well as investment interests in the run-up to a scheduled high-profile visit of President Ruto to Washington.