President William Ruto has stated that his government is eager to strengthen ties with China in order to boost the country’s economic growth.
Ruto stated that the government will collaborate closely with China on infrastructure development, climate change, information and communication technology, education, and security.
He went on to say that Kenya was particularly focused on road development through the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
“Investment in this sector will spur economic growth and create jobs for the people under our Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda,” he said.
Ruto spoke on Saturday at State House, Nairobi, during a meeting with the Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party Of China Central Committee and Director of the Office of Central Committee for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi.
The President noted that the government plans to upgrade the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the ports of Mombasa and Lamu.
He said the development of a new Greenfield terminal and a new runway at JKIA, the dualling of Rironi-Naivasha-Nakuru-Mau Summit will elevate the country’s competitiveness.
Ruto said the projects can be pursued either under Public-Private Partnerships or government-to-government.
“We are ready to expedite discussions and conclude on details on the proposed projects for implementation,” he said.
He assured Chinese investors of the government’s commitment to providing security to everyone.
