Kenyan-born U.S. citizen and human rights advocate, Dr. Isaac Newton Kinity, has publicly congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
In a statement issued from Connecticut, Dr. Kinity, who has served on the U.S.
Republican National Committee’s (RNC) presidential advisory board since 2016, voiced his optimism about how Trump’s leadership could impact Kenya and other developing nations.
On behalf of his family and the Kenyan diaspora in the United States, Dr. Kinity expressed his belief that Trump’s win marks a pivotal moment for those suffering in Kenya due to economic hardship and alleged human rights abuses.
He attributed these issues to rampant corruption and what he described as “mismanagement and theft of public funds,” which he claims are responsible for Kenya’s high cost of living.
“Donald Trump’s win is a relief to infants, small children, and their mothers in Kenya who are suffering and in agony,” Dr. Kinity said, condemning the alleged misuse of loans and grants meant to support Kenyans.
He argued that this financial mismanagement has left citizens struggling to afford basic necessities.
Dr. Kinity also criticized the administration of Kenyan President William Ruto, pointing to accusations of extrajudicial killings, corruption, and the suppression of youth protests.
He referenced an incident on June 4, 2024, in which, according to Dr. Kinity, hundreds of young Kenyans, part of the so-called “Gen Z” movement, were allegedly killed while demonstrating for political change.
“Many Kenyans had lost hope,” he said, emphasizing that Trump’s foreign policy might provide the necessary leverage to demand accountability from Kenyan authorities.
Dr. Kinity contrasted the Biden administration and the U.S. Ambassador to Kenya with Trump, asserting that the previous administration had allowed the Kenyan government to operate with “total impunity.”
He expressed hope that Trump will exert pressure on the Kenyan administration to end alleged abuses and tackle corruption at high levels of government.
This intervention, he believes, could lead to a more equitable economic system and a safer environment for ordinary citizens.
Dr. Kinity, who previously served as Secretary General of the Kenya Civil Servants Union, emphasized his commitment to bringing these issues to Trump’s attention, even hinting at a potential meeting to discuss Kenya’s economic and human rights challenges.
He called on the Kenyan diaspora to unite in advocating for change and supporting initiatives that promote democracy and good governance in
