Join @ACSUS254 virtually for a hybrid conference on 25th September 2025 titled, “60 Years of U.S.–Kenya Relations: Reflecting on the Past, Inspiring the Future” 🔗 Register here to attend virtually: https://t.co/6PBdElgWaV

Book Review. Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell — a fascinating look at why we misjudge people. I learned about our “bias to truth,” the danger of misreading cues, and the need for humility when dealing with others. Well researched, and eye-opening.

My Reflections on our August 2025 book club retreat with the lovely TWC Bookclub community

It was an honor to be hosted by @USKenyaAlumni to reflect on my journey and our work at @ACSUS254. I’m humbled to be the first alumnus featured in this project celebrating 60 years of U.S.-Kenya partnership through 60 alumni stories.

Book Review An interesting fiction novel set in Trinidad. Got to know about the book after listening to a panel discussion featuring the author @AyaRoots at the @nbolitfest this year. Read my full book review here- https://t.co/7XS7XE5B6q

A Kenyan fiction novel that tells the story of a young man whose life unravels as he battles alcoholism. His relationships, choices, and future spiral out of control until an accident forces him to confront the weight of his addiction. Full Book Review- https://t.co/qs66PGz3OA

We’ll be wrapping up the program with a conference on 30 September 2025. If you’d like to join us, reach @ACSUS254 and inbox us for details. And here are some moments from our recent panel on 60 Years of U.S.–Kenya Security Partnership. Huge thanks to everyone who joined. 6/6

Whether it’s Kenyan tech entrepreneurs teaming up with U.S. businesses, diaspora communities building bridges, or partners tackling shared challenges, people-to-people ties are the bedrock. If we want stronger bonds, this is where we need to invest. 5/6

If there’s one lesson that’s stuck with me, it’s this: the real strength of this partnership isn’t just about diplomats or officials—it’s the people. They’re the heartbeat that’s kept it alive for six decades. 4/6

We saw a gap—there wasn’t enough accessible, up-to-date knowledge on how this partnership works today or the impact it’s having. So over the past year, we hosted 6 panel discussions on trade, investment, security, education, digitalization, creative economy & the Diaspora. 3/6

Our goal was simple but ambitious: 1) Create spaces to look back at the wins, challenges, and lessons from this 60-year partnership, and 2) Spark conversations about where we go from here. 2/6

In late 2024, we at the Africa Center for the Study of the U.S. (University of Nairobi) @ACSUS254 kicked off a year-long project, 'Reflecting on 60 Years of U.S.–Kenya Diplomatic Engagement' supported by @USEmbassyKenya 1/6

Join us on Aug 7, 2025 (9:30 AM–12:30 PM EAT) for a virtual panel on 60 Years of U.S.–Kenya Security Cooperation: Peace, Accountability & Emerging Security Frontiers. 🔗 Register: https://t.co/WJkhvB4Iol #USKenyaPartnership #SecurityCooper #Diplomacy #ACSUSevents

Was at Citizen TV this morning as a panelist to discuss “The New World Order and How African Countries Can Leverage Their Agency in Shifting Geopolitical Times.” https://t.co/EuxUyOqErZ

Dr Winnie Rugut: As we shift into the global realities of our time, we are seeing increasing evidence of the weaknesses in international institutions. These institutions are often unable to respond to crises in the way we would hope, such as the United Nations' failure to

Dr Winnie Rugut: External solutions, if not accompanied by the involvement of other actors, might not go very far, just like what’s happening in the DRC. It’s good that the guns have, to some extent, gone silent, but the real task is how to concretize the agreements. Global

It was great moderating this Geo-Security Forum in collaboration with the @IntRelationsKe, @KAS_Kenya , and the Center for Counter Terrorism and Violent Extremism- @uonbi.

Book Review Lucky Girl by Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu This book is about the journey of a Kenyan girl, as she navigates life from the strict expectations of her Nairobi upbringing to the freedom and complexity of life in New York. Full review of the book- https://t.co/lcgpUuCvxj

How long can a president sell the dream of a new Africa abroad while his own house burns? It appears President William Ruto’s carefully curated image as ‘Africa’s global statesman’ is facing a credibility crisis. And so, authors, Winnie Rugutt and Fridah Njoki, ask: is President

Today, I had the privilege of facilitating a visit by University of Nairobi students and staff to the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi for the ‘Diary of a Diplomat’ speaker series. https://t.co/YNsMu8oG6Q