General Michael Langley of the U.S. Marine Corps, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, has officially delivered the Pentagon’s order rescinding Kenya’s non-NATO ally status, a designation purportedly granted in previous diplomatic engagements.
The alleged move marks a significant shift in the diplomatic relationship between Kenya and the United States, signalling deep discontent with the Kenyan government under President Ruto’s leadership.
Concerns over growing inadequate governance, corruption, and human rights violations in Kenya have grown during Ruto’s presidency, prompting the revocation.
The non-NATO ally status had provided Kenya with preferential access to US defense supplies and strategic military cooperation.
Its loss will likely severely affect Kenya’s defence capabilities and international standing, further isolating the country in global diplomacy.
Ruto’s administration, which has been under increasing pressure both domestically and internationally for failing to address corruption, mismanagement, and authoritarian tendencies, could see this development as yet another setback.
As the international community continues to pull away, it becomes increasingly clear that the Ruto government is nearing its end, unable to secure the trust of key global partners and more losing legitimacy at home.
This marks a pivotal moment in Kenyan history, where the country must now grapple with its political future amidst growing instability.
