United States (US) Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, will jet into the country on Friday where he will meet President Uhuru Kenyatta and discuss a number of issues.
According to a statement by the U.S State Department, Tillerson will hold talks with the president and discuss three issues including strengthening US support for the democratic process in Kenya, refugee issues, as well as press freedom in the country.
Tillerson is expected to visit N'Djamena in Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Nigeria during his African tour.
He stated that his visit will also focus on strengthening American partnership with the African countries and its people.
Tillerson is the topmost diplomat from the US to visit Africa after the election of President Donald Trump.
During his tour, Tillerson will also discuss ways in which US Government can work with partners to counter terrorism, advance peace and security, promote good governance and foster beneficial trade and investment.
He is also expected to hold talks with African Union leaders.