President Ruto’s first day of the State Visit to Finland has already delivered strategic agreements on education, digital innovation, climate action, healthcare, trade, & investment. In recognition of his leadership, he was also awarded the Helsinki City Medal.
Key outcomes:
Education – Equipping more young Kenyans with skills for the modern workforce through enhanced collaboration in technical & vocational training, teacher development, competency-based learning, & educational innovation.
Digitisation & Innovation – Creating new opportunities for youth & entrepreneurs by expanding cooperation in digital public services, emerging technologies, secure connectivity, & innovation ecosystems.
Healthcare – Improving access to quality healthcare through increased collaboration in universal health coverage, maternal & child health, mental health, medical research, & local pharmaceutical & vaccine manufacturing.
Trade & Investment – Creating jobs & unlocking new economic opportunities by strengthening commercial ties, expanding business partnerships, & attracting investment.
Climate Action & Green Growth – Building resilience to climate change & supporting sustainable development through stronger partnerships in the circular economy, bio-economy, environmental sustainability, & resource efficiency.
Haya, fast forward, 2nd day so far, Oslo, Norway, HAPA NI KAZI TU!
Norwegian ship management firm Wilhelmsen Ship Management to hire 1,000 Kenyan seafarers by 2030, including 120 by the end of this year, following a meeting between the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association and President Ruto in Oslo, Norway.