Kenyans among ‘top admirers’ of the US as global image under Trump declines

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US President Donald Trump. Kenya has ranked ahead of most countries in terms of its enthusiasm for the US and its controversial president.

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The reputation of the United States around the world has dropped sharply under President Donald Trump, a study shows, even though Kenyans are among the world’s top admirers of Washington.

The study was conducted by Pew Research Centre, a US think-tank that says it is non-partisan, and is based in Washington DC. It sampled 24 countries. Findings show that the ratings of the US among adults have dropped in many countries between 2024 and 2025.