The Kenyan government has entered into a $2.1 million (KES 306 million) annual contract with the US-based lobbying firm Continental Strategy to engage with policymakers in Washington ahead of a planned meeting between Kenyan President William Ruto and former US President Donald Trump. The consultancy, led by an associate of Trump, will also receive reimbursements for expenses including travel, hotel accommodations, airfare, car services, and meals. This move is part of broader efforts by Kenyan politicians to strengthen ties with the United States, with reported spending reaching approximately KES 1 billion. Concurrently, Kenya's exports to the US have reached a record high of KES 52.6 billion, underscoring the growing economic relationship between the two countries.