US First Lady Jill Biden to visit Kenya, Namibia in 4 days African tour
The United States First Lady Jill Biden is expected to visit Nairobi beginning tomorrow during her four-days African tour in Kenya and Namibia.
The tour of duty begins tomorrow February 22 to Sunday, February 26, 2023.
According to a statement by the White House, the First Lady will also visit Namibia in a bid to strengthen the United States’ partnerships on the African continent, and advance shared priorities in the region.
Biden’s engagements will focus on the empowerment of women and youth, efforts to address food insecurity, and promoting shared democratic values.
The visit follows the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit late last year where Biden hosted a two-day spousal program.
This will be Biden’s sixth visit to Africa, first visit to Namibia, and third visit to Kenya.
Her trip follows Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield who visited in January to pursue closer US-Africa relations.
While in Kenya, she is to meet with her counterpart Rachel Ruto and other senior officials.
