I chose Kenya for my first trip to Africa because of our strong relationship and the enormous potential for collaboration.

Our challenges, ambitions, and futures are linked.

And when we work together, we can create a prosperous and secure future for both the U.S. and Africa.

Under President Biden’s leadership, the last three years have been the strongest on record for new business applications.

Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, U.S. Commerce Dept. is making historic investments across the country.

We are doing everything we can to support small business owners and ensure they can take advantage of these monumental opportunities.

I had an inspiring meeting with Kenyan women tech leaders last week in Nairobi. They shared their experiences as women entrepreneurs and technology leaders in Kenya and we discussed the Biden-Harris Administration’s Digital Transformation with Africa initiative.

In the six months since President Biden enacted his historic Executive Order on AI, U.S. Commerce Dept. has been working hard to research and develop the guidance needed to safely harness the potential of AI.

Today, we’re announcing new actions related to the EO. commerce.gov/news/press-rel…

Last week in Nairobi, Cabinet Secretary Owalo and I announced an innovative 🇺🇸-🇰🇪 partnership to harness AI, facilitate data flows, and empower digital upskilling.

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Today in Nairobi, I had a great meeting with Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, PhD. We discussed opportunities for collaboration on everything from AI to green energy — and reaffirmed our commitment to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties.

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#NEWS : Biden-Harris Administration announced that U.S. Commerce Dept. and Micron Technology have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms to provide up to roughly $6.14 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. commerce.gov/news/press-rel…

Today, we’re announcing a $6.14 billion preliminary agreement with Micron Technology.

This investment — coupled with Micron’s historic private investment of up to $125 billion — will help revitalize U.S. tech leadership and create tens of thousands of jobs. commerce.gov/news/press-rel…

Today, I met with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade and Industry CS Rebecca Miano, EGH. We discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral commercial ties across a range of sectors ahead of President Ruto’s State visit to the U.S. next month.

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Today is #DenimDay , a day to challenge misconceptions surrounding sexual violence & show an outward sign that you reject sexual assault & sexual harassment.

Secretary Gina Raimondo & Deputy Secretary Don Graves are proud to demonstrate our continued commitment to supporting survivors of sexual violence.

This week, I’m in Nairobi, Kenya with a delegation of private sector companies from President Biden’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa. I’m looking forward to a productive few days deepening our commercial ties and bilateral relationship.

It's absolutely the case that our export controls have hurt their ability to conduct the war, made it harder. And we are enforcing this every minute of every day, doing everything we can. cbsnews.com/news/commerce-…

The U.S. is investing billions to expand high-speed internet to rural America – as part of the “Internet for All” initiative. cbsn.ws/4d3Nk4X

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo’s new $100 billion initiatives:
▪️ Build up domestic semiconductor manufacturing
▪️ Extend high-speed internet throughout the country

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Growing up as the youngest child in an Italian-American family in Rhode Island, Gina Raimondo saw first-hand the impact of jobs moving overseas. cbsn.ws/3xVccvt

'We know they want these chips and our sophisticated technology to advance their military,' says Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, defending the ban on advanced chip sales to China. cbsn.ws/3vYX9Az

What does the secretary of commerce do? It had not been considered an especially high-profile job until Gina Raimondo took on the role. cbsn.ws/3xInoMa

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Five years ago, the U.S. Commerce Dept. family lost Chelsea Decaminada from injuries sustained in the Sri Lanka terrorist bombings on Easter morning.

Chelsea’s commitment to public service inspires us all and reminds us that one person can make a difference. #NeverForget