By Henry Nwaneri
Kenya’s President William Ruto made a first time visit to the Central African Republic over the weekend, where he held a crucial conversation with President Faustin Archange Touadera in Bangui to further strengthen ties between both countries.
A visit no other Kenyan head of state had made, and Touadera duely appreciated the Kenyan head of state for coming to Bangui.
“It is a real honour for the Central African Republic and opens up good prospects for cooperation between our two countries. I think this is the first time that a Kenyan president has visited the CAR, and I don’t think it will be the last,” he said.
President Ruto who was accompanied by his wife, praised the efforts by President Touadera to bring about a gradual return of peace in the country that has been plagued by conflict since 2013.
“Under your leadership we have seen stability, we have seen peace and we are witnessing progress. And for that, your excellency, on behalf of the people of our region, I want to say congratulations, and you have my support,” he said.
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“This inaugural visit opens a big door for us to explore the possibilities that exist between Kenya and the Central African Republic,” he said.
“As you have said correctly, we have huge potential in agriculture, and I have agreed with you that we are going to work with our farmers, bring agricultural experts to work with your people here, for technology transfer.”
Kenya is also expected to make a major contribution to the CAR in terms of energy transition.
