Ruto in New York for UNGA 81 to Champion Kenya Investment and Africa Financing

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Ruto arrived in New York on Sunday, accompanied by the First Lady and a Kenyan delegation, as world leaders converge at the United Nations Headquarters for the annual global meeting.

The 81st UN General Assembly is being held under the theme “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All.” The session will address issues including peace and security, climate resilience, sustainable development, digital governance, artificial intelligence and reform of the United Nations system.

During his New York visit, Ruto is expected to advance Kenya’s investment and trade agenda while seeking to attract African and global capital into key sectors of the economy.

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The President said Kenya’s focus will include energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture and technology, with the government seeking partnerships that can expand productive capacity, create jobs and open new markets for Kenyan businesses and farmers.

Ruto is also expected to use the international platform to strengthen Africa’s participation in the global digital and artificial intelligence economy.

Artificial intelligence is expected to feature prominently in Ruto’s engagements, with the President set to co-lead the AI Middle Powers Initiative alongside Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

The initiative seeks to enable participating countries to pool computing resources, data and talent to build domestic AI capabilities.

Ruto is also expected to advance discussions around an Africa-focused AI financing initiative aimed at mobilising investment in the continent’s artificial intelligence ecosystem.

The President is further scheduled to participate in discussions on child online safety and the use of technology to strengthen Africa’s resilience to climate-related shocks.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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