Kenya and France have agreed to enhance their cooperation in developmental projects. The two countries have further undertaken to diversify and harness existing business opportunities between them.
In a meeting between President William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron at Elysee Palace in Paris on Tuesday, the two leaders admitted to further cooperation in peace and security in the East African region.
They acknowledged that Kenya and France enjoy warm and cordial historical relations that continue to grow on an upward trajectory.
“This has manifested through sustained cooperation in areas of trade, energy, health, water, infrastructure, agriculture, among others,” explained President Ruto who is in France for a one-day visit.
On the sidelines, Dr Ruto met senior representatives of the French Business Community where he pushed for increased trade and investment between the two countries.
President Ruto Signs the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill Into Law
President William Ruto has signed the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill into law.
The Bill — which was considered and passed by the Senate last week — sought to alter the composition of the Selection Panel that oversees the filling of vacant positions in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
The signing means the allocation of the Parliamentary Service Commission will reduce from the current four to two out of the seven members of the Panel.
It further allows the Political Parties Liaison Committee to each nominate one member to the Panel.
This translates to a Panel that will consist of one member each drawn from the Public Service Commission, Political Parties Liaison Committee and the Law Society of Kenya.
The Parliamentary Service Commission and the Inter-religious Council of Kenya will each have two members.
Affirmative Action Fund to be Increased by Kes1 Billion — President Ruto
The National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) will be increased by Sh1 billion to Sh3 billion in the next financial year.
President William Samoei Ruto said the enhancement of the funds will help address the plight of the vulnerable.
He explained that the increment will also provide an avenue for the promotion of enterprises and value addition initiatives.
The President made the remarks on Thursday at State House, Nairobi, when he hosted Woman Representatives drawn from all the 47 counties.
He challenged the women leaders to be at the centre in promoting local manufacturers while acquiring the sanitary towels.
“I also urge you to step up and help in the fight against teenage pregnancies and female genital mutilation.” The president implored.
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Ruto meets Macron, resolve to deepen relations
Featured Image: French President Emmanuel Macron(left) meets with Kenyan President William Ruto at the Elysee’s Palace, Paris, France|Source: State House Kenya
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