Blinken presses Kenya on refugees and democracy in virtual meeting

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. PHOTO | AFP

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday implored Kenya to relax its planned closure of refugee camps even as Washington promised more funding to help those fleeing trouble in the region.

In a virtual meeting with President Uhuru Kenyatta, Blinken reiterated his government’s support for Kenya’s refugee protection, security and health.