This archive report was first published on 3 October 2021.
President Uhuru Kenyatta is scheduled to visit Barbados island on Monday, October 4, 2021, in a bid to strengthen ties between the two nations.
The visit, confirmed by Kenya's Ambassador to Barbados, Anthony Muchiri, and Energy Cabinet Secretary, Ambassador Monica Juma, will see Uhuru lead a business delegation to Barbados.
During the visit, Uhuru is expected to sign a joint commission for cooperation, marking a significant step in enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries.
According to Ambassador Muchiri, the visit aims to refresh and renew talks between the two nations, dispelling the perception that relations had become dormant.
Uhuru's delegation will engage with top companies in the services sector, including oil and gas, banking, maritime, agriculture, environment, and transport.
Transportation is a critical aspect of the visit, with Ambassador Muchiri stating that a direct connection to the Caribbean region is crucial for connectivity.
CS Juma, who is vying to become the seventh Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, noted that the partnership and her bid would be crucial for both countries under the association.
She emphasized the importance of Kenya's readiness to take up its position in offering competencies and skills that take the Commonwealth to the next level.
The two countries have continued to foster trade relations over the past ten years, with Kenya importing various commodities from Barbados and vice versa.
