President William Ruto revealed on Tuesday that Kenya and Italy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which the two countries will collaborate in a variety of sectors.
“ I am delighted to announce that President Mattarella and I witnessed the signing of 2 agreements, 2 MOUs, and a joint declaration, to provide a framework for the advancement of bilateral cooperation in different fields.” President Ruto said
According to Ruto, Italy has agreed to advance Ksh14 billion in grants and subsidized loans for initiatives in the areas of agriculture, MSME development, housing, urban development, health, the digital super highway, and the creative sector.
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According to the MOUs, President Sergio Mattarella’s administration will assist Kenya’s health sector in achieving universal health coverage and bettering pharmaceutical production.
“We laud the Government of Italy for supporting our plan for Universal Health Coverage in Kenya. We are particularly encouraged by the positive steps taken to establish Nairobi as a medical hub.” President Ruto said.
The head of state revealed that Nairobi and Rome will resume partnership on the construction of the Arror, Kimwarer, and Itare dams as well as other water and sanitation projects, which are essential to Kenya’s agenda for food security and climate action as part of the agreements signed on Tuesday.
Under other agreements, Kenya and Italy agreed to hold bilateral talks to create and determine guidelines for political consultations at their respective foreign ministries.
Ruto stated that Kenya is grateful for Italy’s promise to assist Kenya in its efforts to reestablish regional peace, security, and stability.
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Italy and Kenya also agreed to work together bilaterally at the United Nations and other multilateral forums to promote peace and security, commerce, health, climate action, and the elimination of hunger and malnutrition, based on shared values, principles, and perspectives.
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