This archive report was first published on 1 July 2019.
On July 1, 2019, World Bank Vice President for Africa Hafez Ghanem met with President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi, to discuss the Bretton Woods institution's support for Kenya's Big 4 development blueprint.
Mr. Ghanem emphasized the World Bank's commitment to supporting Kenya in advancing the Big 4 Agenda, both technically and financially.
He highlighted the provision of affordable healthcare as an area where the World Bank is keen to collaborate with the Government to ensure its success.
President Kenyatta praised the collaboration between his administration and the World Bank, citing the implementation of projects that have positively impacted the lives of Kenyans.
The two leaders also discussed the World Bank's Development Policy Operations (DPO), infrastructure, climate smart agriculture, and digital economy.
They agreed on the need to scale up infrastructure projects in the Horn of Africa to resettle Somali refugees and boost security in Somalia.
President Kenyatta urged the World Bank not to loosen its grip on development projects in the region, despite recorded challenges.
The World Bank Vice President commended Kenya for taking the lead in the East African region's digital economy and announced a programme to develop a digital market in East Africa, starting with Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda.
