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UNCLAS NAIROBI 000216 
 
SIPDIS 
 
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SIPDIS 
 
DEPARTMENT FOR AF/E AND USAID/AFR/EA 
LONDON AND PARIS FOR AFRICA WATCHERS 
 
E.O. 12958:  N/A 
TAGS: PREL EAID ECON ETRD EFIN KE
SUBJECT:  PARTNERSHIP PRESENTATION TO PRESIDENT KIBAKI 
 
¶1.  As previously reported, on November 21 the Ambassador delivered 
a major speech on U.S.-Kenyan relations which noted the important 
democratic progress that Kenya is making, but also talked frankly 
about the persistent problems of corruption and tribalism.  Delivery 
of the speech was part of a broader strategy to focus Kenyan 
attention (both with the government and the public) on the broad 
dimensions of the relationship with the U.S.  The speech was 
well-received by the government and non-governmental community. 
While important in itself for public diplomacy reasons, doing this 
is also important to build capital and leverage to advance U.S. 
goals in Kenya. 
 
¶2.  The other important part of this approach was creation of a 
detailed presentation on the dimensions of the U.S.-Kenyan 
partnership.  The intent was to present, as nearly as possible, a 
comprehensive picture of all resource flows coming from both 
official and non-governmental sources in the U.S., and those 
indirectly being provided through U.S. contributions to 
international financial institutions and organizations. 
 
¶3.  President Kibaki agreed to receive this presentation. The 
Ambassador, accompanied by the USAID Director and other members of 
the Mission team, made this powerpoint presentation to the President 
and members of his team on December 20.  What was planned as a 
half-hour session turned into a meeting of one and one-half hours. 
Kibaki was clearly impressed by what he learned about the extent of 
the U.S.-Kenyan relationship.  He engaged in a lively dialogue with 
the Ambassador about the various areas of cooperation.  He several 
times underscored the paramount importance he attaches to the Kenyan 
relationship with the U.S., and made clear that Kenya wants to work 
with us on all issues of mutual concern. 
 
¶4.  We are planning follow-up presentations with government 
ministers, Members of Parliament, civil society, and the media. 
 
¶5.  (SBU) Electronic versions of the partnership presentation are 
available to Washington offices upon request from John Hooover at 
hooverjf(at)state.gov.  Following is the text of the presentation. 
 
 
Begin text of Partnership Presentation: 
 
Slide 1 (Title Page): The U.S.-Kenyan Bilateral Partnership 
 
Slide 2: Our Purpose 
 
-- The goal of U.S. policy is to deepen and broaden the partnership 
between the United States of America and the Republic of Kenya. 
-- Doing so is in the mutual interest of both countries. 
-- The partnership focuses on: 
   - Fighting disease and saving lives 
   - Promoting prosperity, fighting poverty and investing in people 
   - Advancing shared democratic values, human rights, and good 
governance 
   - Cooperating to fight insecurity and terrorism 
   - Collaborating to foster peace and stability in East Africa 
 
Slide 3:  The U.S. Government in Kenya 
 
-- Largest U.S. Government diplomatic mission in sub-Saharan Africa 
-- 18 Federal agencies/offices represented 
-- Nearly 1,300 U.S. and Kenyan employees 
-- $1.5 billion contributed to Kenya's economy and development in 
2006 
-- Around 180 Kenyans sponsored by the USG for overseas training or 
exchange programs every year 
 
Slide 4:  The U.S. Government Presence 
 
-- Department of State 
-- U.S. Agency for International Development 
-- Peace Corps 
-- Library of Congress 
-- Center for Disease Control 
-- Department of Defense 
-- Department of Commerce 
-- Department of Agriculture 
-- Department of Homeland Security 
-- Department of Justice 
 
Slide 5:  U.S. Assistance to Kenya 
 
-- U.S. foreign assistance that directly benefits Kenya and the 
Kenyan people: 
 
   - 2004 - $175 million 
   - 2005 - $267 million 
   - 2006 - $480 million (est) 
   - 2007 - $550 million (est) 
 
Slide 6:  The U.S. Government in Kenya:  Contributing to Kenya's 
Economy 
 
-- 700 Kenyans employed directly by U.S. Mission, earning $14 
million/year 
-- 1,700 more Kenyan jobs generated directly under U.S. Missions 
contracts 
-- Local guard contract:  $4.2 million/year 
-- Local Procurement:  $23.2 million/year 
-- Residential leases: $2.7 million/year 
-- Construction of new Embassy and USAID buildings: $97 million 
-- Grand total:  $43 million/year 
 
Slide 7:  The U.S. Government in Kenya:  Contributing 
Multilaterally 
 
-- U.S. provides 44% of World Food Program's budget worldwide 
-- U.S. provides 22% of UNHCR's budget worldwide 
-- U.S. provides 16% of UNICEF's budget worldwide 
-- U.S. is largest shareholder and contributor to the World Bank 
(16%), the IDA (13%), and the IMF (17%) 
 
Slide 8:  Common Goals and Common Interests - What We Do in Kenya 
 
-- Fighting disease and saving lives 
-- Promoting prosperity, fighting poverty, and investing in people 
-- Advancing shared democratic values, human rights, and good 
governance 
-- Cooperating to fight insecurity and terrorism 
-- Collaborating to foster peace and stability in East Africa 
 
Slide 9:  Fighting Disease and Saving Lives - Disease Surveillance, 
Vaccines, and Drugs 
 
-- KEMRI partnerships with CDC and MRU 
-- Largest CDC program outside of the U.S. - $105 million annual 
budget 
-- Malaria and HIV vaccine and drug development 
-- Detecting and responding to newly emerging infectious diseases 
-- Avian flu surveillance and preparedness 
 
Slide 10:  Fighting Disease and Saving Lives - PEPFAR 
 
--Comprehensive, results-oriented program of HIV/AIDS prevention, 
care, and treatment 
-- "ABC" approach to prevention 
-- 250,000 HIV plus Kenyans receive medical care and support 
-- Nearly 1 million Kenyans tested and counseled 
-- 110,000 Kenyans on free ARVs from USG in 2007 
-- 220 treatment sites in 2006, up from 3 in 2003 
-- Supports Kenyan priorities in fighting HIV/AIDS 
-- Budget:  $323 million in 2007 
-- Implemented by USAID, CDC, MRU, and Peace Corps 
-- The Global Fund - $53 million from the U.S. to fight AIDS, TB, 
and malaria in Kenya 
 
Slide 11:  Fighting Disease and Saving Lives:  President's Malaria 
Initiative 
 
-- PMI: 5 year, $1.2 billion, 15-country program 
-- Kenya now a focus country under PMI 
-- Goal:  To cut malaria-related deaths by 50% in 15 focus 
countries 
-- A major new investment by the U.S. in Kenya's public health 
sector 
-- Will support bednets, drug treatment, and insecticide spraying 
 
Slide 12:  Promoting Prosperity and Fighting Poverty 
 
-- Support for agriculture 
-- Raising rural incomes 
-- Emergency food aid 
-- Teacher training and education for marginalized populations 
-- Sustainable natural resource management 
-- Helping small communities to help themselves 
-- USTDA, OPIC, and Eximbank 
 
Slide 13:  Promoting Prosperity and Fighting Poverty:  The Africa 
Growth and Opportunity (AGOA) 
 
-- Trade - A powerful development tool: 
   - 75% of Kenyan exports to U.S., worth $290 million, enter 
duty-free under AGOA (2005) 
   - Kenyan exports to U.S. have tripled 2000-2005 since AGOA 
established 
   - 35-40,000 new jobs created by AGOA-related investments in 
Kenya 
   - Business Development Services for horticultural and other 
exports 
   - Direct Flights to the U.S. 
 
Slide 14:  Democracy, Human Rights and Good Governance 
 
-- Support for GJLOS 
-- Transparent and accountable government 
   - Capacity-building for Parliament 
   - Support for civil society 
-- Democracy and Human Rights Fund 
-- Combating trafficking in persons 
-- Labor programs and advocacy 
 
Slide 15:  Democracy, Human Rights and Good Governance:  Free and 
Fair Electoral Processes 
 
-- Ongoing support for the ECK 
-- New initiative to strengthen political parties 
-- 2007 Elections - Planning collaborative support to: 
   - Increase voter access to electoral issues and candidate 
platforms 
   - Monitor media coverage 
   - Improve elections observation 
   - Monitor election-related violence and freedom of assembly 
 
Slide 16:  Safety and Security in Kenya 
 
-- Law enforcement training 
-- Capacity building for the ATPU 
-- The Coastal Security Initiative 
-- Civil aviation safety and security 
-- Immigration safeguards - TIP/PICES 
-- Capacity building at the DPP 
-- Liaison and support from the U.S. FBI 
 
Slide 17:  Safety and Security in Kenya 
 
-- Deep and close military-to-military ties 
-- Partners in peace keeping 
-- Conflict mitigation 
-- Disaster management 
-- Border security operations 
-- Military training 
-- Joint military exercises 
-- Ship visits 
 
Slide 18:  Regional Peace and Security 
 
-- Peace in Southern and Western Sudan 
-- Facing the challenges of Somalia 
-- Refugees: Helping those who need help most 
-- Regional economic integration 
 
Slide 19:  Beyond Governments:  The Private Sector 
 
-- $980 million in bilateral trade (2005) 
-- $300 million in U.S. FDI in Kenya 
-- The American Chamber of Commerce in Kenya 
-- U.S. firms leaders in Corporate Social Responsibility 
-- 75,000 American tourists in 2005; even more in 2006 
-- $515 million to Kenya in remittances from the United States 
-- Private foundations 
 
Slide 20:  U.S. Private Sector: Helping Kenya Get Connected 
 
-- Africa's East Coast last major landmass without undersea fiber 
optic connectivity 
-- Has raised business costs and hobbled economic development 
-- U.S. investors and vendors moving forward on two possible 
projects that would connect Kenya to worldwide web 
-- Projects require strong support of both U.S. and Kenyan 
governments 
 
Slide 21:  Beyond Governments:  People-to-People Ties 
-- 6,000 Americans live in Kenya 
-- 250-300,000 Kenyans live in the U.S. 
-- 7,000 Kenyans studying in the U.S. (2006) 
-- 14,000 U.S. visas issued to Kenyans (2006 
-- Academic and university-to-university programs 
 
Slide 22:  A Robust Partnership 
 
-- Kenya is moving forward 
-- Both countries stronger, safer, more prosperous due to strong 
partnership 
-- U.S. engagement: deep, strong, and growing 
-- Dialogue: Strong partners are candid partners 
 
Slide 23:  Partnership is Key! 
 
End text of Partnership Presentation. 
RANNEBERGER