President William Ruto left the country Wednesday night for the United States on a visit that will see him underscore Kenya's commitment to tech innovation. The visit aims to enhance investment opportunities and trade relations with the US, he said, with a particular focus on nurturing Kenya's thriving start-up sector, 'Silicon Savannah'. "The President will emphasise Kenya's young talent, green energy initiatives and its value as an alternative supply chain for American companies," Mohamed said. "Additionally, the Head of State will participate in the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Ambition Summit, building on the successes of the recently concluded Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi," the spokesperson added. The US tour comes against the backdrop of the just concluded Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and the Africa Climate Summit which Kenya hosted between September 4-6.

Source: The Star September 13, 2023 19:31 UTC