NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 21 – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said Kenyans living and working abroad remain an important part of the country’s development journey.

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Mudavadi said the Government is seeking to strengthen its engagement with the Kenyan diaspora by creating opportunities for their skills, investments and expertise to contribute to development back home.

He spoke after together with President William Ruto, they engaged hundreds of Kenyans from across the United States ahead of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

The meeting brought together Kenyan professionals, entrepreneurs, business leaders and young people building careers in the United States.

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Mudavadi said the engagement provided an opportunity for the Government to listen to the experiences, ambitions and ideas of Kenyans living abroad and explore ways of strengthening their connection with the country.

He said Kenya’s diaspora has continued to contribute to the country’s story beyond its borders through professional expertise, entrepreneurship, business and other forms of engagement.

Mudavadi said the Government’s commitment is to strengthen the relationship between Kenya and its citizens abroad by protecting Kenyans overseas while creating avenues for them to contribute to national development.

He identified skills and investment as key areas where the diaspora can make a greater contribution to Kenya.

The Government also seeks to create more opportunities for partnerships, enterprise development and job creation through stronger engagement with Kenyans abroad.

Mudavadi said professionals and entrepreneurs in the diaspora possess skills, experience and networks that can contribute to Kenya’s economic development when appropriate channels are created for their participation.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya