This archive report was first published on 2 July 2021.
On Thursday, President Uhuru Kenyatta met with French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysee Palace in Paris, marking a significant moment in bilateral relations between Kenya and France.
Published on July 2, 2021, the meeting saw the two leaders discuss several key issues of mutual interest, including the progress of France-supported infrastructure projects in Kenya.
One such project is the expansion of the 233-kilometer Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Road, which is set to kick off in September this year. The project, valued at Shs 160 billion, aims to reduce congestion and improve transportation in the region.
President Kenyatta and President Macron also discussed enhanced cooperation in the health sector, particularly in building Kenya's capacity to manufacture vaccines locally.
On the multilateral front, the two leaders spoke about the forthcoming Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Summit in London, which will be co-hosted by President Kenyatta and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The Summit, set for July 28-29, aims to raise $5 billion in five years for investment in the education of 175 million children in low-income countries worldwide.
