Kenya is working with Squire Patton Boggs regarding the country's status under the State Dept.'s US Trafficking in Persons program's annual review.
The African nation is ranked on State's "Tier 2 Watch List," which is for nations that do not fully comply with minimum human rights standards, but are making progress in improving conditions.
State has ranked Kenya Tier 2 for the past two years.
Without a waiver from Secretary of State John Kerry, Tier 3 countries are cut-off from US non-humanitarian assistance.
North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Eritrea, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Iran, Cuba and Syria are Tier 3 nations.
Squire Patton Boggs promises an intense three-month effort gather all relevant materials on Kenya's extensive efforts during 2014 to address the incidence of trafficking in persons in Kenya, according to its engagement letter.
It will prepare the material for presentation to the State Dept. and advocate for a waiver to avoid Tier 3 status
The Washington-based firm reports to Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
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