NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 22 – United States First Lady Jill Biden was on Wednesday expected to begin her tour of Africa.
The four-day tour will see the US First Lady visit Kenya and Namibia between Wednesday and Sunday.
According to a statement by the White House, Biden is also expected visit Namibia in a bid to strengthen the United States’ partnerships on the African continent, and advance shared priorities in the region.
Biden’s engagements will focus on the empowerment of women and youth, efforts to address food insecurity, and promoting shared democratic values.
The visit follows the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit late last year where Biden hosted a two-day spousal program.
This will be Dr Biden’s sixth visit to Africa, first visit to Namibia, and third visit to Kenya.
While in Kenya, she is to meet with her counterpart Rachel Ruto and other senior officials.
