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Why the US stands with the civil society

NAIROBI: Civil society plays an essential role in development and in progress. Today, Africa is rising – most importantly because of Africans themselves. Across the continent, people are seizing opportunities to build peace, advance democracy, speed economic growth, and empower communities. Huge challenges remain, from insecurity to corruption, but the progress is real. And civil society has been central to making it happen.

When US Secretary of State Kerry visited Nairobi last month, he met with representatives of Kenyan civil society – and he was impressed by the energy, creativity, and dedication that he saw.

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