Rebecca Miano to host US Secretary of State Gina Raimondo for talks on Kenya- US Bilateral Commerial and Investment Relationships

Investment, Trade & Industry Cabinet Secretary, Rebecca Miano, is set to host the U.S Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo to Nairobi, Kenya from 24th- 25th April 2023.

CS Miano and Commerce secretary Raimondo will hold bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the Amcham Business summit to explore opportunities for further expanding and deepening Kenya – U.S. commercial and investment partnerships.

The commerce secretary is leading a delegation of private sector companies from the U.S President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA) who will hold bilateral discussions with Kenya Government officials and private sector representatives.

The business dialogues are expected to focus on addressing challenges and identifying opportunities for increased u.s. investment in the country, specifically in the agri-business, infrastructure, health, renewable energy, I.C.T., and Digital Economy sectors.

The visit, coming at a time when Kenya and the U.S are negotiating a new trade and investment framework, underscores the important role that such partnerships play in driving the economic growth and prosperity.

“We warmly welcome the Secretary Raimondo and the US delegation to Nairobi for the 4th Editition of the AMCHAM Business summit and look forward to fruitful discussions that will attract further US investment in Kenya in line with our our economic transformation agenda” Said Miano.