President William Ruto has announced the institutionalization of the annual Diplomatic Brief to reflect on past achievements and set future priorities.
The President alluded to the country’s expansion of its diplomatic footprint from six missions at independence to 70, prioritizing regional integration, intra-African ties, economic diplomacy, and global peace and security.
The President confirmed the establishment of the State Department for Diaspora Affairs in 2022 to protect and empower Kenyan citizens abroad.
The Head of State affirmed the revised Kenya Foreign Policy 2024 was focused on international partnerships, regional cooperation, sustainable development, and positioning Kenya as a key player in global affairs.
In his address, Dr. Ruto acknowledged Africa’s growing youth potential and committed to securing bilateral labor agreements to meet global labour demands.
The President apprised of significant progress made in various sectors of agriculture, housing, healthcare, MSMEs, and digital innovation.
He confirmed the subsidised fertiliser programs continued to enhance food security while over 18,000km of fiber optic connectivity has been completed thereby increasing investment in the creative industry.
Dr. Ruto affirmed bilateral partnerships were critical for deepening existing relations and expanding the country’s global reach through mutually beneficial partnerships.
Kenya, the President stated was dedicated to advancing the EAC Community’s objectives, strengthening intra-regional trade, and addressing security challenges within the region.
On reforms, the President observed the need for establishing a structured mechanism for funding peace initiatives, reforming the global financial architecture to ensure fair debt restructuring, climate financing, and development support.
Dr. Ruto called for collaborative global responses to addressing environmental and climate threats.
The President reassured of efforts towards positioning Nairobi as a hub for multilateral diplomacy including expanding infrastructure and bolstering security.
