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Thursday, January 21, 2021 -Newly elected US President Joe Biden has appointed Eric Kneedler to be the new America’s Ambassador to Kenya.
Kneedler comes in place of Kyle Mccarter who resigned at the height of Donald Trump’s loss in the just concluded general elections.
“Vipi waKenya! I’m Eric Kneedler, starting tonight I’ll be Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, @USEmbassyKenya. Let’s continue to engage on matters #USKEPartnership and build on our over 55 years of friendship on security, health, education, trade and so much more!” the new ambassador tweeted shortly after Joe Biden took oath.
https://twitter.com/USAmbKenya/status/1351948747438219266?s=20
Mr. Kneelder started his career at the American embassy in 2017 as the Counselor for Political Affairs. He then moved to be the acting Deputy Chief of Mission whic he has bee serving upto now.
The world over, when new administration comes into office, such changes must take place due to political interests.