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Biden Moves to Secure Chips Act Funding for Kenya
Kenya would be the first country in Africa to benefit from funding in the Chips and Science Act, underscoring the countries’ desire to cement tech industry relationships.
Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto and prominent executives to the White House on Wednesday, and said the US and Kenya were “launching a new era of technological cooperation” that would touch on areas including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, clean energy and chips. The visit from Ruto, who will be honored with a state dinner on Thursday, highlights the Biden administration’s efforts to counter Chinese and Russian influence in the region and reverse years of what African leaders say is US neglect. Several companies based in Atlanta have a strong presence in Africa, including Coca-Cola and Delta Air Lines, Inc. Ruto toured the Tyler Perry Studios, owned by the entertainment mogul, and where television personality Steve Harvey and former National Basketball Association star Shaquille O’Neal stopped by.
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