American Ambassador Megg Whitman throws in the towel

American Ambassador to Kenya Megg Whitman has resigned.
In a statement released to the newsrooms the business and corporate Silicon Valley executive said she is proud of what she has been able to accomplish since coming to Nairobi as a political appointee of President Joe Buden.
“Today, I announced to my team at the U.S. embassy that I submitted my resignation to President Biden.  It has been an honor and privilege to serve the American people through strengthening our partnership with Kenya,” she said in the statement.
In the missive she is proud of leading a people-centered agenda that saves lives, increases security, and creates economic opportunities for Kenyans and Americans. 
From delivering emergency funding to alleviate catastrophic flooding in 2023 to the ongoing fight against malaria, HIV, and MPOX, the U.S government prioritizes the health and welfare of our friends in Kenya.
During her tenure US elavated Kenya as its first Major Non-NATO ally in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting the importance our countries place on standing shoulder to shoulder to protect our shared democratic values and enhance security.
“My efforts also opened the door for more American companies to do business in Kenya.  When I arrived in 2022, I focused on expanding these ties with my “Why Africa, Why Kenya?” presentation to American companies and entrepreneurs,” she enumerated.
According to the mother of two, trade, jobs, and U.S. investment in Kenya are at historic highs because of our efforts. 
“We also responded to the skyrocketing demand for our consular services, reducing wait times for non-immigrant visa appointments from more than two years to about two months, among other enhancements,” she said. Like all U.S. ambassadors, she serves at the request of the President. she congratulated the newly elected President Donald Trump upon his election.
“The American people have spoken, and a new President will be inaugurated in January.  I wish him and his new team success,” she said.
She noted that the American Embassy in Nairobi benefits from highly skilled Kenyan and American employees who will continue their efforts under the leadership of Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard to advance the shared goals on which the two countries’ bilateral relationship has long been grounded.
” I have no doubt that our 60 years of partnership will continue to strengthen and serve Americans and Kenyans as we aim to build more prosperous, healthy, secure, and democratic nations,” she said.
She hailed Kenya and US relations as stronger than ever, and she is confident this trajectory will continue. “I will depart Kenya full of gratitude for the team that has worked tirelessly on my behalf, for the opportunity to serve my country, and for the friendship offered by the government and the people of the beautiful Republic of Kenya,” she bade