President William Ruto is leaving Kenya this evening for a significant visit to the United States, where he will seek to boost tech innovation and trade relations with the country.
The President will travel to Silicon Valley in San Francisco, where he will meet with tech leaders of Microsoft, Intel, Google and Apple, among others.
The visit aims to enhance investment opportunities and trade relations with the United States, with a particular focus on nurturing Kenya’s thriving start-up sector known as the “Silicon Savannah.”
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“The President will emphasise Kenya’s young talent, green energy initiatives and its value as an alternative supply chain for American companies,” said Hussein Mohamed, the State House Spokesperson.
The President will also attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly session in New York. The global gathering will assess progress towards the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG5), address critical global challenges such as the climate crisis and debt concerns in the Global South.
Additionally, the Head of State will participate in the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Ambition Summit, building on the successes of the recently concluded Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi.
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On the sidelines of the General Assembly, President Ruto will chair a session of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change and participate in discussions on the High-Level Panel for Sustainable Ocean Economy. He will also hold bilateral meetings with world leaders.
The President’s visit comes at a time when Kenya is pursuing a vision of becoming a global hub for innovation and technology. The country has launched several initiatives to support its tech sector, such as proposing a national digital identity system, establishing innovation funds and launching a national digital economy strategy.
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