President William Ruto receives flowers in Atlanta |
President William Ruto’s itinerary on his second day in the United States will kick off at Spelman College in Atlanta.
At Spelman College, the President Ruto will participate in a discussion focusing on the critical role of higher education, particularly, science and technology, in enhancing Kenya’s human capital development which is critical to attracting investment that solidifies Kenya as an appealing destination for tech jobs for both present and future needs.
The President will later visit Tyler Perry Studios to explore opportunities within the creative economy, highlighting it as a potential job creator and area for robust partnership between Kenya and the United States.
The Head of State will then shift attention to trade and investment with visit a to Coca-Cola, where new investment partnerships will be announced;
Ruto will then launch VIVO’s inaugural store in America, a leading Kenyan retail fashion enterprise, showcasing the power of Kenyan women entrepreneurs.
Mayor Andre Dickens of Atlanta and the Atlanta CEO’s Council will then host the President who will seek to position Kenya as an important regional manufacturing hub.
By Muraya Kamunde