HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kenyan President Ruto hide Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kenyan President Ruto Readout Office of the Spokesperson October 23, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kenyan President William Ruto regarding Kenya’s critical role in regional peace and security in Ethiopia and across East Africa. The Secretary also previewed plans for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in December. Tags Bureau of African Affairs Kenya Office of the Spokesperson The Secretary of State