Kenya is working with China to implement development projects under the two countries’ strategic partnership.
He pointed out that Discussions are at an advanced stage over the Rironi-Mau Summit road, while talks are underway to extend the SGR 2B (Naivasha to Kisumu) and SGR 2C (Kisumu-Malaba), said President Ruto.
“Swift project implementation will create jobs, especially for our youth and women, aligning with our bottom-up economic transformation agenda,” he said.
He spoke during a meeting with Chines official Li Xi at State House in Nairobi.
The President thanked China for supporting Kenya’s priority projects, including the Nairobi Intelligent Transport System, equipping technical colleges, and the Bosto dam water project.
He commended China for the ongoing work on Jamhuri Stadium, which is set to host AFCON in 2027.
The President also welcomed the Chinese private sector to invest in renewable energy, e-mobility, manufacturing, health and agriculture. “Key areas of collaboration include the Galana-Kulalu food security project, the creative economy and affordable housing,” he said.
He also urged China to facilitate cooperation between Kenya and the business community.
“Kenya seeks China’s support to encourage Chinese private sector investment in Kenya’s hospitality sector, furthering our aim to make Nairobi a regional convention hub,” he added.
President Ruto commended China for successfully hosting the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which has charted a new path for a robust partnership in modernisation.
“As a key country for the Belt and Road Initiative, Kenya is committed to promoting this partnership in Africa and upholding the One China Policy,” he said.
The President further affirmed Kenya’s support for shared commitments over South-South Cooperation, climate change mitigation and the reform of the international financial architecture and make it easy for developing countries to equitably access affordable development financing.
President Ruto also requested China’s support for Kenya’s bid to join BRICS and for the election of Kenya’s candidate to the position of African Union Commission chairperson.
