Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, on Saturday, April 22, stated that he will be leading a high-level government and private sector delegation to the United States of America to strengthen trade ties.
The US business tour is expected to bolster economic ties between the two countries amidst ongoing trade negotiations in Nairobi.
Among events lined up included a Bilateral Strategic Dialogue in Washington D.C. and a trade and investment Road Show in New York City.
The New York roadshow will be used to pitch investment opportunities to American investors.
"The trade and investment roadshow in New York is in response to the formidable case presented by U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman, during the AmCham Business Summit held in Nairobi from 29th-30th March 2023," read part of the statement.
New York trade and investment roadshow will involve presentations by US government officials, Kenyan Government officials and various sector players and investors.
Kuria stated networking events and other organised meetings will be used to leverage the Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO 2023) held in Nairobi from 29th-31st May 2023.
"Kenya as a gateway to Africa and Africa as a whole offers tremendous potential for American investors and looks forward to showcasing this potential," Kuria stated.
President William Ruto's government is seeking to increase Foreign Direct Investments from Ksh70 billion ($500) million in 2022 to Ksh100 billion ($10 billion) this year through Pitches to investors at high-level meetings, international conferences and roadshows in New York.
In Washington DC, U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Kenya's Foreign Cabinet Secretary, Dr Alfred Mutua, will co-chair Bilateral Strategic Dialogue to discuss five key areas namely, including, Economic Prosperity, Health, Democracy and Governance, Defense Cooperation, Regional and Multilateral Issues and long-term trade relations.
"Bilateral Strategic Dialogue will seek to reaffirm U.S.-Kenya commitment to the main agreed areas for economic collaboration, namely; increasing two-way trade and investment, overcoming policy obstacles to economic growth, and building a long-term trade relationship," read part Kuria's statement.
In the same meeting, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) Global Markets Camille Richardson will lead a session to review the impact of the investment climate and ICT policy commitments President William Ruto proposed at the 2023 AmCham Summit.
"Among the key issues to be discussed will include partnership in commercialisation of biotech seeds and crops following Kenya's decision to lift the ban on cultivation and importation Genetically Modified (GMO) crops," Kuria confirmed.
Kenyan delegation will eventually join global leaders at the 26th annual Milken Institute Global Conference, in Los Angeles. Kuria will speak at the conference, bringing together more than 4,000 participants globally. By Mark Obar, Kenyans.co.ke
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addresses MCAs from five counties in the central region - Nyandarua, Kiambu, Murang'a, Kirinyaga, and Nyeri - at his Sagana residence in Nyeri County on April 21, 2023.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has apparently faulted the Kenyatta family for the neglect that freedom fighters have faced since the country gained independence in 1963.
Speaking on Friday to residents of Iruri village in Mathira constituency, Nyeri County, the DP accused people he did not name of amassing huge parcels of land without donating some to the former freedom fighters.
"I was so happy yesterday when I heard someone say that they are thinking of how to help the Mau Mau. Even if they have never helped them since 1963 and have never bothered, it's still not late. The Mau Mau and their descendants are suffering," Mr Gachagua said.
"They should return at least half of the parcels of land they took from Mau Mau. The vast parcels of land have over the years remained idle yet the Mau Mau and their children are being buried in public cemeteries.”
The DP neither named the people he was accusing nor gave names, but he appeared to be responding to former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta who on Thursday said brilliant Kenyans who fought for the country's freedom had been neglected.
Speaking at her Muthaiga home on Thursday, while receiving Field Marshall Mary Muthoni, Mama Ngina regretted that the former freedom fighters had been abandoned.
"Look at her. She is the real freedom fighter, not the other ones. They went there and did a lot for this country," Mama Ngina said. "I request you to continue making peace in this country knowing well that we have brought it from far.”
Mr Gachagua said: "If they want my services, I can link them with the Mau Mau. We have waited 60 years and we are still waiting. They should meaningfully help the Mau Mau". By James Murimi, NMG
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