Winnie Rugutt is a lecturer at the Department of Diplomacy and International Studies (DDIS) at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Her academic focus is on the International Relations of African States. In addition to her teaching role, she leads the Africa Center for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) at the University of Nairobi, providing strategic direction and overseeing its daily operations. ACSUS-Nairobi is dedicated to fostering intellectual and cultural exchanges that enhance the understanding of Africa-U.S. relations. Previously, she served as the Academic Program Coordinator at the National Defense College and Defense Staff College in Kenya.