Ruto Scheduled for Moderated Discussion with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris

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• President William Ruto will engage in a discussion with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris during his visit to America on May 24, as part of the U.S.-Kenya Business Forum organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
• Vice President Harris aims to promote digital inclusion in Africa, building on her previous efforts and partnerships, while Ruto seeks to attract investment opportunities from the U.S. during his visit.

President William Ruto is scheduled to engage in a moderated conversation with United States Vice President Kamala Harris during his upcoming visit to America, set for Friday, May 24. 

The event is part of the U.S.-Kenya Business Forum, organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center, as announced by the Chamber on Monday.

Vice President Harris has been a vocal supporter of fostering innovation, ingenuity, and entrepreneurship in Africa through U.S. investments. 

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Drawing from her recent trip to Africa in March and April 2023, Harris will discuss collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors to enhance investment in digital inclusion across the continent. 

Additionally, she will highlight the robust partnership between the United States and Kenya in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

In furtherance of her advocacy, Vice President Harris convened business and philanthropic leaders in Lusaka, Zambia, in April 2023, aiming to advance initiatives promoting digital inclusion in Africa and building upon the substantial $8 billion in public and private investments.

During his visit, part of Ruto’s agenda is to bolster development by attracting increased investment opportunities from the Western nation. 

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This objective will be emphasized in his discussions with President Joe Biden, engagements with a congressional delegation, and meetings at Capital Hill.

President Ruto departed Kenya on Sunday night, with his first engagement scheduled for Monday evening upon his arrival in the United States.