The Role of the Us-business Community in Fostering Us-africa Relations: a Case Study of Kenya

Abstract

The research examines the role of the United States business community in fostering US-Africa relations with an explicit concentration on Kenya. The study focuses on exploring the different techniques in which U.S. businesses have contributed to the improvement of economic and diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Kenya. The research adopted a qualitative case study methodology and used interview techniques and document analysis to gather the study data. The study aims to understand how investments, job creation, technology, and skill development play a role in fostering the relationship between the two countries. The study focuses on designing key recommendations for better ways to strengthen U.S.-Africa relations. The research findings reveal that the U.S. business community has played a significant role in fostering U.S.-Africa relations through investments, job creation, and technology transfer and skills development. However, challenges such as corruption, political instability, and inadequate infrastructure continue to hinder further progress. The paper concludes by recommending that the U.S. business community should continue to invest in Kenya while advocating for policies that promote good governance and sustainable economic growth.