Mudavadi Highlights Kenya's 2024 Diplomatic Milestones and Global Leadership

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By irene Mwende 




Kenya's commitment to strengthening its foreign policy and international partnerships took center stage as Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi addressed a media briefing reflecting on the achievements of 2024. Mudavadi detailed the nation's strides in bolstering bilateral and multilateral relations, expanding diplomatic reach, and asserting its leadership in regional and global matters.

In a significant year marked by high-level engagements, Mudavadi highlighted key state visits that secured critical agreements. President William Ruto's state visit to Japan resulted in a grant of Ksh 3 billion to enhance Kenya Medical Research Institute’s (KEMRI) capacity. Trade and transport agreements with Uganda and Tanzania resolved long-standing Non-Tariff Barriers, while the United States designated Kenya a major non-NATO ally, underscoring its strategic importance.

The government also launched new diplomatic missions in Abidjan, Rabat, and Jeddah, with plans for consulates in Guangzhou, China, and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. On the multilateral front, Kenya hosted prominent events, including the Africa Climate Summit and the UN Environment Assembly, cementing Nairobi's status as a global hub for diplomacy.

Kenya’s leadership extended to continental platforms, with President Ruto’s election to spearhead African Union reforms and chairing the Committee of African Heads of State on Climate Change. Additionally, the government announced Raila Odinga as a candidate for African Union Commission Chairperson, reflecting Kenya’s deep Pan-African commitment.

Economic diplomacy also took a front seat, with the nation securing tax exemptions for Kenyan corporations, revitalizing trade agreements, and advancing its infrastructure projects. Kenya’s forward-looking approach, Mudavadi noted, ensures the country remains a regional and global leader, setting the stage for even greater accomplishments in the years ahead.


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