Kenya-U.S. Foreign Service Institutes Video Conference

UNCLAS NAIROBI 004237 SIPDIS DEPT FOR AF/E, FSI SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PGOV KE SUBJECT: Kenya-U.S. Foreign Service Institutes Video Conference Success ¶1. On October 25, Kenya's new Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Director, Ambassador Kipyego Cheluget, and his staff consulted with State Department FSI Director Ruth Whiteside, Executive Development Division Director Christine Powers, and Orientation Division Director Bruce Donahue. Director Cheluget explained how his FSI was established this year to develop a professional training system, and had held its first training programs for entry and mid-grade officer intakes, and new Ambassadors. In response to questions from the Kenyan participants, Director Whiteside briefed on FSI's legal basis, structure, procedures, and budget process. ¶2. The video conference was the first FSI has done with a foreign counterpart, and both sides found it very useful. Director Cheluget welcomed Director Whiteside's offer to support his efforts to establish Kenya's FSI through future video conferences on specific topics. ¶3. Post thanks Director Whiteside and her staff for participating in the video conference, which enhanced our relationship with Kenya's new FSI and further strengthens the broader U.S.-Kenya partnership. We look forward to organizing training for Kenyan diplomats on trafficking in persons and consulting on other U.S. policy priorities. RANNEBERGER