Landau to meet Kenyan officials to discuss commerce, counter‑terrorism, and Kenya's role in Haiti security

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Landau meets with Kenyan officials in Nairobi and discusses commercial engagement, counter‑terrorism cooperation, Kenya’s contributions to security in Haiti, and broader regional issues during those meetings.

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Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will travel to Egypt, then accompany U.S. Africa Command Commander General Dagvin Anderson to Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti from January 24 to February 1. His meetings will focus on promoting U.S. commercial engagement, discussing regional peace and security with government and African Union leaders, and strengthening security and counterterrorism cooperation. The trip is described as advancing trade and business priorities identified by President Trump.
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Next scheduled update: Mar 01, 2026
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  1. Scheduled follow-up · Mar 01, 2026
  2. Update · Feb 03, 2026, 11:49 AMin_progress
    Pending — Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau did visit Nairobi on Jan. 28–29, 2026 and held high‑level meetings (including with President William Ruto and other Kenyan officials) during which U.S.-Kenya commercial ties, counter‑terrorism, and regional security were discussed; multiple Kenyan and U.S. sources and video of Landau honoring Kenyan Haiti officers corroborate the meetings. However, I did not find an official State Department post‑travel readout detailing agreed outcomes on Kenya’s contributions to security in Haiti or specific commercial commitments by the follow‑up date. Because the original claim is about topics to be discussed (not concrete deliverables), the substantive part—meetings occurred and the agenda items were raised—is supported; but outcomes remain incomplete or unpublicized. Recommend follow‑up for official readouts or joint statements by 2026-03-01 to confirm completed agreements or commitments.
  3. Scheduled follow-up · Feb 02, 2026
  4. Update · Jan 24, 2026, 12:07 PMin_progress
    Claim restatement and timeline: The State Department media note (2026-01-23) announced Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau would travel Jan. 24–Feb. 1, 2026, and stated: “While in Nairobi, Deputy Secretary Landau will meet with Kenyan officials to discuss commercial engagement, counter‑terrorism cooperation, Kenya’s contributions to security in Haiti, and broader regional issues.” Current status (as of 2026-01-24): Only the official trip announcement and press republications are available; I found no State Department readout, U.S. Embassy Nairobi statement, or Kenyan government release confirming that the Nairobi meetings occurred or summarizing those discussions. Itinerary timing: Independent reporting places the Nairobi stop later in the tour (around Jan. 28), so it is unlikely the Nairobi meetings had taken place by 2026-01-24. Assessment: The meeting topics align with longstanding U.S.-Kenyan priorities and there is clear incentive for such discussions, making completion likely during the scheduled visit; however, there is currently no verifiable public record that Landau met Kenyan officials and discussed all four specified topics. Conclusion: The claim is in progress—announced and plausible but not yet documented as completed as of 2026-01-24. Recommended follow-up: Check for official readouts (State Department, U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenyan MFA) after Jan. 28–31, 2026 to confirm meetings and topics discussed.
  5. Scheduled follow-up · Jan 24, 2026
  6. Completion due · Jan 24, 2026
  7. Original article · Jan 23, 2026

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