United States → Kenya
This score represents United States's relationship toward Kenya. The reverse direction is calculated separately and shown alongside it.
SIX-COMPONENT MODEL
Current component scores
Component values run from −100 to +100 and are combined with the published weights.
2 documented factors produce the +45 security assessment.
Why this score?
- +25Deep operational counterterrorism and regional-security partnershipBaseline rule · 2015
Deep operational counterterrorism and regional-security partnership.
- +20Kenya becomes a major non-NATO allyActive event · 2024
The designation recognizes a close security relationship without creating a mutual-defence treaty.
4 documented factors produce the +65 diplomacy assessment.
Why this score?
- +35Solid relationship grounded in shared values and outcomesBaseline rule · 2015
Solid relationship grounded in shared values and outcomes.
- +10Leader and sectoral consultation across security and developmentBaseline rule · 2015
Leader and sectoral consultation across security and development.
- +10Kenya becomes a major non-NATO allyActive event · 2024
The designation recognizes a close security relationship without creating a mutual-defence treaty.
- +10Bilateral Strategic Dialogue is launchedActive event · 2019
The annual framework consolidates cooperation across four major pillars.
2 documented factors produce the +25 economic assessment.
Why this score?
- +15Joint entrepreneurship, investment and development initiativesBaseline rule · 2015
Joint entrepreneurship, investment and development initiatives.
- +10Bilateral Strategic Dialogue is launchedActive event · 2019
The annual framework consolidates cooperation across four major pillars.
Coverage gap: 2015 goods trade was below the frozen quantitative threshold.
3 documented factors produce the -10 alignment assessment.
Why this score?
- +10Regional counterterrorism and governance cooperationBaseline rule · 2015
Regional counterterrorism and governance cooperation.
- -30United Nations voting alignmentBaseline rule · 2015
A rolling three-year comparison of UN General Assembly votes activates the alignment threshold.
- +10Bilateral Strategic Dialogue is launchedActive event · 2019
The annual framework consolidates cooperation across four major pillars.
1 documented factor produce the +15 disputes assessment.
Why this score?
- +15Durable cooperative interstate orderBaseline rule · 2015
Durable cooperative interstate order.
1 documented factor produce the +20 societal assessment.
Why this score?
- +20Expanded student, business, travel and youth linksBaseline rule · 2015
Expanded student, business, travel and youth links.
+19 in 2015 → +33 in 2026
The change is generated from sourced events and frozen scoring rules, not retrospective editorial adjustment.
3 points
United States → Kenya and Kenya → United States remain independent assessments.
View the reverse direction →ACTIVE EVIDENCE
Events affecting the current score
Kenya becomes a major non-NATO ally
The designation recognizes a close security relationship without creating a mutual-defence treaty.
Bilateral Strategic Dialogue is launched
The annual framework consolidates cooperation across four major pillars.
This analytical score is not an objective fact, endorsement or prediction. Confidence reflects evidence coverage, while incomplete or unavailable observations remain explicit. Differences below 5 points are treated as practical ties rather than a meaningful ranking.
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