Kenyan President William Ruto recently had a state visit to the U.S., a significant event after 15 years, where he met with U.S. officials to discuss bilateral relations and economic growth. Ruto's visit was praised for its potential to boost African integration and trade, with a focus on the African Continental Free Trade Area. The visit aimed to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Kenya, with emphasis on mutual benefits and cooperation in various sectors.
President William Ruto says that over the next 3 years, Kenya will pump US$100.0M in enhancing its shareholding in Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Afrexim Bank & the Trade & Development Bank (TDB). Also, Kenya has made a commitment of US$20.0M into the Africa Development Fund https://t.co/51fr4xbX6E
Congrats @USAmbKenya on a successful state visit last week that further strengthened our political, economic and security ties to Kenya, a critical partner for the U.S. https://t.co/7Wg0CCgDYV
Kenya and Rwanda have common positions on the need for the reform of the international financial architecture. We hold the view that developing countries should access international financing at the same interest rate as developed nations. We also advocate long tenure and… https://t.co/lw8ovNHFey
It is urgent that African integration be deepened to spur increased intra-continental trade. This intervention will accelerate economic growth and generate more productive jobs for millions of our young people. At the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, for the… https://t.co/omFhGWf2AY
ICYMI: What to make of Kenyan President William Ruto's state visit to DC last week. https://t.co/j5NiVTHaoq
Ahead of the Kenyan President’s visit to the U.S., I urged for strong ties with African countries at @HouseForeign’s recent hearing on Africa. We must push back against isolationism & deepen substantive, mutually beneficial relationships with countries throughout the continent. https://t.co/pnENbsbisr
Kenya supports initiatives towards realising African Continental Free Trade Area, that is poised to unlock Africa's potential by enhancing economic integration and boosting intra-continental trade. This will drive significant economic growth, increase job opportunities, and… https://t.co/AYR9P1lHES
Prof Macharia Munene, Historian and Foreign Policy Expert USIU: We should give credit to Meg Whitman, she has achieved something that many other ambassadors have not, to persuade the US government to give President Ruto a state visit. Joe Biden was going out of his way to praise… https://t.co/c5jLsjBRUJ
Dr. Fatuma Ahmed Ali, Associate Prof of International Relations USIU: The trip is the first of its kind in 15 years having an African head of state visit the White House and having this important and bilateral relation and meeting in the US. The President has brought back a lot… https://t.co/ChCiIX58IU