On 14th December 2022, the chair, Department of Diplomacy and International Studies Dr. Patrick Maluki held a meeting, in his office, with Mr. Francesco C. Barbacci, the External Unit Chief, Political Section, U.S Embassy, Nairobi,  who paid a courtesy visit. Possibility of working on subnational diplomacy project being promoted by the US embassy was the main subject of discussion. More is coming on the subject.