Meg Whitman Resigns as US Ambassador to Kenya

Meg Whitman has resigned as the U.S. Ambassador to Kenya after nearly two years in the role, submitting her resignation to President Biden shortly after Donald Trump's election. In her resignation statement, Whitman highlighted her achievements in strengthening U.S.-Kenya relations, including emergency funding for flooding, health initiatives, and increasing trade and investment. Her tenure was marked by efforts to elevate Kenya to a Major Non-NATO ally status, reflecting the importance of the partnership. However, her resignation follows backlash from some Kenyans criticizing her perceived silence on human rights issues and corruption amid recent protests. Whitman's focus on economic diplomacy, encapsulated in her 'Why Africa, Why Kenya?' initiative, has been a key aspect of her ambassadorship. Despite criticisms, she expressed pride in her contributions and optimism for the future of U.S.-Kenya relations.