Economic diplomacy holds the key to Kenya’s growth

Nairobi; Kenya: When Jubilee came to power, top on its agenda was a desire to improve the economy to the level of growing at a double-digit rate. While this still remains a key target, tough challenges have emerged. The good news is that the government has shown indications that it is prepared to surmount whatever challenge, however difficult, to ensure the economy grows at a rate that will make Vision 2030, which seeks to make Kenya a middle-income economy in 16 years, attainable.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has been at the forefront in leading an aggressive push for more trade opportunities across the globe but with notable focus on Africa. The President and his deputy William Ruto have made a whirlwind of tours across the continent to strengthen trade ties with several countries while initiating ties where none existed before.