Company of the president of kenya, william ruta. Hello john roberts in washington, Center Welcome back its going to be a busy afternoon. Sandra good to be back im sandra smith this is America Reports byron r is calling on leaders to lessen kenyas debt and boost business of u. S. Tax dollars. John as kaylee mentioned may be Nonnato Status but an equivalent thereof just ahead. The News Conference may be more about bidens delivery as concerns grow in his recent mental lapses. Sandra the world is watching Jacqui Heinrich is live in the east room right now where this is about to be underway, what can we expect to hear shortly, jackie . We just got the announcement, sandra, the president putting in writing his intent to designate kenya as a major nonnato ally. This is all happening against the backdrop of russia and china trying to deepen ties on the African Continent and washington trying to pitch partnership with the u. S. As an alternative and a drive the message that democracy delivers.
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