; Whereas in 2011, Kenya re-established the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights as an autonomous institution to monitor government compliance with internationally recognized human rights and investigate alleged human rights violations; Whereas Kenya has a flourishing civil society that is supported through constitutional guarantees and a new, more predictable regulatory environment under the Public Benefits Organization Act 2013, which came into effect on May 14, 2024; Whereas Kenya plays a critical role in supporting regional cooperation and integration as a key member of the East African Community; Whereas Kenya has volunteered to mediate multiple regional conflicts; Whereas Kenya has been a leading African voice in multilateral forums, including during its 2021–2022 term on the United Nations Security Council, against Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming its respect for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and standing in defense of multilateralism; Whereas the United States and Kenya have a long history of partnering to address critical public health crises, including through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (commonly known as PEPFAR ); Whereas the United States and Kenya have developed strong people-to-people ties as the foundation for deeper cooperation, as evidenced by— (1) more than 200 Kenyans participating in United States Government-sponsored exchange programs each year; and (2) an average of more than 250,000 Americans visiting Kenya annually; and Whereas the diverse Kenyan American community has made critical contributions to the culture and economy of the United States and forms one of the strongest bonds linking our countries together: Now, therefore, be it