Ruto lauds Trump's order recognizing only two genders

Speaking at the Global Cathedral in Nairobi, Ruto noted the stance supports the Kenyan cultural and religious beliefs that only recognizes the male and female genders.

"We thank God that this year, the first news from the US was to confirm what the Bible says, our faith believes in and our tradition is grounded on," said Ruto.

"Contrary to what has been happening in the past, this year we have some welcome [a] development in the US that as a leading democracy, we have gotten to understand that their policy direction supports what we believe in that boys must remain boys and men must remain men, women must remain women and girls must remain girls."

Ruto maintained that Kenya shares strong ties with the Western powerhouse, noting that he will strengthen the existing bilateral ties.

"There is a special bond of friendship between the United States and Kenya. The US is a blessing to our nation, we work together in many aspects," Ruto added.

"I was requested by the US President last year to provide Kenyans security diplomacy to support Haiti and I am proud that even President Trump and the new administration supports Kenya's mission in Haiti."

Trump signed an executive order on his first day back in office which offers a new federal government definition of the sexes that could have a major impact on transgender people nationwide and dismantle "woke" culture.

The order calls for the federal government to define sex as only male or female and for that to be reflected on official documents such as passports and policies such as federal prison assignments.