Editor's Review

Notably, the meeting with the two diplomats comes days after he hosted President William Ruto.


Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday, December 11, hosted diplomats from the US Embassy and the British High Commission. 

In a statement by Kanze Dena, the Spokesperson at the Office of the 4th President, Uhuru hosted the diplomats at his home in Gatundu.

Kanze Dena detailed the US Embassy delegation was led by Marc Dillard, the new Chargé d’Affaires. Ambassador Neil Wigan, on the other hand, led the British High Commission team for a separate meeting.

As revealed in the statement, discussions during the meetings were centred around Uhuru's role in mediating between the factions in the Democratic Republic of Congo through the Nairobi Peace Process.

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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and the team from the British High Commission led by Neil Wigan.

"Their discussions focused on the Nairobi Peace Process and regional peace initiatives," read the statement in part.

Uhuru has been undertaking various peace initiatives across the continent since his retirement in 2022. He was mainly tasked with the peace processes in DRC and Ethiopia.

Notably, the meeting with the two diplomats comes days after he hosted President William Ruto.

At the meeting held on Monday, December 9, Ruto commended Uhuru for contributions to peace-making efforts in the EAC region.

"The leaders appreciated the need to achieve broader and more inclusive political consensus in the governance of our country to accelerate the attainment of inclusive growth and fulfill the national development agenda," read the statement by Uhuru's office.

"Their Excellencies also acknowledged Kenya’s leading role in promoting peace and security in the East African region through diplomatic and peace-support initiatives, which are crucial to resolving conflicts, restoring peace, and fostering regional stability." 
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Marc Dillard, the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Kenya.