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    Meg Whitman discloses the reason for her abrupt resignation

    Lema MwangiBy Lema MwangiNovember 17, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Meg Whitman, the former U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, recently opened up about her abrupt resignation after just two years.

    Her early departure caught many by surprise, especially in the wake of her ongoing criticism, but she explained it was a personal choice tied to the expected changes in following Donald Trump’s election win.

    She disclosed that her family was her primary priority. “When a new president takes office, ambassadors usually resign. I chose to do it now because we have three young grandchildren,” she said in a recent interview with the Sunday Nation.

    Her husband’s career also played a role. “My husband has a job in the U.S., and we need time to settle back home. The embassy is in great hands with Marc Dillard as the Charge d’Affaires.”

    Whitman has faced criticism for her close relationship with the Kenya Kwanza administration. However, she dismissed speculation that criticism influenced her decision, calling it a natural part of diplomatic transitions.

    She emphasized that her abrupt resignation was to ensure a smooth handover to the new administration.

    “I’ve been in politics long enough to know how this works. It’s about a new team coming in and a peaceful transfer of power.”

    She highlighted key achievements during her two-year tenure, particularly in visa processing and tourism.

    “My top priority was visas. Kenyans were waiting two years for an interview. Now it’s down to two months for non-immigrant visas. That’s a big win.” She also pointed out President Ruto’s visit to the US, where he Kenya signed deals with top American companies, and even designated as a Non-NATO ally.

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    Whitman also addressed its ongoing challenges facing the country, warning that corruption could undermine progress. “Kenya has an incredible chance to become an economic powerhouse—Africa’s Singapore—but corruption is a major roadblock,” she said.

    Whitman’s time in Kenya, which began in August 2022, came with its share of challenges. Shortly after her arrival, she described the 2022 general elections as the most credible in Kenya’s history.

    Her remarks sparked backlash from opposition leader Raila Odinga, who called her “rogue” and advised her to avoid meddling in Kenya’s politics. Despite this rocky start, Whitman built a strong working relationship with President Ruto and remained focused on strengthening U.S.-Kenya relations.

    She, however, seemed to have smoothened differences with Raila Odinga, recently meeting the veteran opposition leader, who is now vying for the African Union Chairmanship as the current chair’s term nears its end.

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    Lema Mwangi is the Current Affairs Editor at Tribune.co.ke. He has over a decade of experience in digital media publishing and has been featured in leading print and digital publications. Lema holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance & Accounting) degree and he is our numbers guy at the Tribune.

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