This archive report was first published on 4 May 2021.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan's two-day state visit to Kenya, starting tomorrow, marks a significant step in strengthening the long-standing social and economic ties between Tanzania and Kenya.
Published on May 4, 2021, the visit comes at the invitation of President Uhuru Kenyatta, who aims to cement relations between the two countries.
During her visit, President Samia is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with President Kenyatta at State House, where they will discuss ways to broaden their cooperation.
She will also address Kenya's Parliament, consisting of the Senate and the National Assembly, with the relationship and cooperation issues between the two countries at the top of her agenda.
"Apart from being neighboring nations, Tanzania and Kenya enjoy a cordial brotherhood and friendly relationship," said Government Chief Spokesperson Gerson Msigwa. "President Samia's tour of Kenya seeks to strengthen and broaden these ties."
"It should be recalled that Kenya is the leading investor in Tanzania among all African nations, therefore, Madam President will use the business forum to promote investment opportunities available in the country for the mutual benefits of the people of Tanzania and Kenya," added Msigwa.
President Samia's visit is her second trip outside the country since assuming the presidency following the death of President John Magufuli in March 17, this year. She made an official trip to Uganda on April 11 for the signing of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline deal.
President Uhuru had invited her Tanzanian counterpart to Nairobi, a move aimed at cementing relations between the two countries.
