President Uhuru Kenyatta conveyed to the outgoing US president Barack Obama, warm congratulations on his successful completion of two terms in office.
"It is during your eight-year tenure, Excellency, that relations between Africa and the United States of America flourished even more,'' he said, as Obama exited office, January 20.
He added: "Your Excellency, your visit to Kenya in 2015 during the 6th GES marked the highest point of the bilateral relations between our countries. The people of Kenya still cherish your visit, being the first by the United States of America President.''
Uhuru noted Kenyans still remembered Obama's assurance to work with the continent after the presidency, and further invited him to Kenya.
"In this regard, I would like to extend invitation to you to visit Kenya at your earliest convenience. Mr President, accept my best wishes for your good health and assurances of my best considerations,'' concluded Uhuru in his message to Obama.