President William Ruto’s bilateral talks with China’s President Xi Jinping has continued to yield fruits for both countries.
The two countries have signed a 20 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering sectors such as infrastructure, trade, education, digital economy, science and technology, people to people exchanges and cultural cooperation.
China has agreed to work with Kenya on implementing strategic connectivity development projects.
These according to Government Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed include investments in the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway to Naivasha (Phase II) and from Naivasha to Malaba (Phase III), as well as the expansion and dualing of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit–Malaba highway, the Kiambu-Northern Bypass, the Eldoret Bypass and the construction of Nithi Bridge.
Additionally, China has opened the door for increased private sector investment, which will be channeled into above infrastructure projects through Public-Private Partnerships, further accelerating development and deepening economic ties.
On Education, the discussion witnessed the signing of financing instruments for the implementation
of the echnical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) III Project, which is critical for equipping TVET institutions and enhancing technical skills among Kenya’s youth.
In support of Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation
Agenda, China further pledged grants to improve hospital infrastructure and committed to private sector investment in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
According to President William Ruto, the strategic partnership which is permanent and people-centered will see Chinese partners invest significant resources to improve Kenya’s road infrastructure, education, health, agriculture, blue economy, green energy, and ICT sectors, among others.
“These commitments are further evidence of China’s resolute support to our efforts to grow our economy, create jobs for our youth, and unlock the untapped resources of our great nation,” President William Ruto added.
