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President of The Republic of Kenya.

Kenya
Joined July 2011
Hosted heads of European Union Delegations to African countries at State House Nairobi.
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As Kenya marks 50 years of diplomatic relations with the EU, we have agreed to elevate our relations into a comprehensive strategic partnership anchored in multilateralism, international law, democratic governance and sustainable development.
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The EU accounts for 21 per cent of Kenya’s global exports, making it our largest export market. We are committed to translating the Economic Partnership Agreement into greater trade and investment opportunities, while addressing barriers facing our exporters, particularly smallholder producers. Additionally, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to peace and security, appreciating the EU’s support for African Union-led missions, including in Somalia, and its €20 million (KSh3 billion) contribution towards strengthening the Kenya Defence Forces.
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To the people of Kisii and Nyamira, thank you for your patriotism and unwavering belief in our nation's progress.
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Concluded our fruitful development tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties with a public rally in Kisii town, bringing to a close four days of intense engagement marked by commissioning, inspecting and launching transformative projects across the region. The warm reception and enthusiasm of the people have strengthened our belief that Kenyans value leadership that delivers and transforms lives. In 2022, we presented Kenyans with a bold vision and a clear development roadmap. Four years later, we have made remarkable strides in translating those promises into visible outcomes, resulting in significant transformation of the lives of Kenyans and the country’s landscape. Our development momentum has been emboldened by the broad-based arrangement between the United Democratic Alliance and the Orange Democratic Movement.
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Launched the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity projects at Keroka in Nyaribari Masaba and Ibeno in Kitutu Chache constituencies in Kisii County. In Nyaribari Masaba, 3,000 homes will be connected to power while 1,200 households will receive electricity in Kitutu Chache. The power projects are empowering more households, enhancing service delivery and boosting business.
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Engaged residents of Ibeno in Nyaribari Chache Constituency, Kisii County. Outlined our development agenda and underscored the importance of national unity and equity in advancing our shared aspirations.
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Commissioned Ibeno Kenya Medical Training College in Nyaribari Chache, Kisii County. The institution will expand the training of healthcare professionals and strengthen the delivery of universal health coverage, ensuring we have enough skilled workforce. We are also reforming higher education funding and amending the relevant law to ensure that all students at universities, technical and medical training colleges are fully funded to make equal opportunity and access to quality education a reality.
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Following my engagement with Sudan’s Prime Minister, Professor Kamil Idris, on the sidelines of the COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, I am pleased that Sudan has lifted its ban on Kenyan tea imports, ending a restriction that had been in place for 20 months. Kenya welcomes and appreciates this decision, which reopens an important market for our tea, restores opportunities for our exporters and supports the livelihoods of our farmers and their families. This progress demonstrates what dialogue and constructive diplomacy can achieve. We look forward to strengthening our bilateral relations, expanding trade and working together for peace, stability and shared prosperity in our region.
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For decades, some parts of our country have endured marginalisation and unequal access to national resources, denying citizens opportunities to fully realise their potential. Through our deliberate equity-driven development agenda - Usawa ni Sawa - we are correcting these historical imbalances, one programme at a time, and ensuring that no region is left behind. Launched the construction of the Keroka-Ibacho-Kiamokama road in Nyaribari Masaba Constituency, Kisii County.
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