The President noted that Africa has more than 1.5 billion people and is increasingly linked through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), giving countries on the continent a wider market for goods produced locally.
By Maureen KinyanjuiRuto is scheduled to speak during the general debate of the 81st session of the annual assembly in the afternoon in New York, which will be Wednesday evening in Kenya.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe President also called for stronger cooperation among countries, saying Africa should not be forced to choose between the East and the West as it pursues its development interests.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe President said Africa has more than $2 trillion in domestic non-bank capital, including more than $1 trillion in pension and insurance assets, but much of this money is not reaching projects that need long-term financing.
By Maureen KinyanjuiRuto made the remarks on Monday after meeting Dangote Industries President and CEO Aliko Dangote in New York on Monday.
By Samuel OtienoIn his UN General Assembly address, the President will champion an Africa-financing-Africa approach.
By Samuel OtienoThe tour comes after Maraga completed a nationwide Ukatiba Caravan that reached 43 counties between February and April. The former Chief Justice used the tour to engage Kenyans on the state of the country and hold discussions on governance, constitutionalism and the future of democracy.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe President called for a shift in approach, urging the international community to embrace innovative measures that can ease financial pressures while unlocking investment opportunities.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe President explained that Kenya is advancing universal health coverage through reforms anchored in law. He noted that four new laws on social health insurance have been enacted to ensure every Kenyan has access to essential medical care.
By Maureen Kinyanjui