The Kenyan Head of State, William Ruto, on a state visit to Congo-Brazzaville has announced the\u00a0removal of visa restrictions to ease movement of people between his country and<\/p>\n
Received on arrival by his counterpart Denis Sassou Nguesso, President Ruto addressed a message to members of parliament (deputies and senators) gathered in congress.<\/p>\n
He deplored the fact that Africa is a victim of climate change, despite emitting only 4% of greenhouse gases.<\/p>\n
The Kenyan leader also expressed shock at the fact that the continent’s low-income countries are spending 24% of their GDP on debt payments, which are strangling them.<\/p>\n
He also welcomed the advent of Zlecaf, which will help to break down borders and increase intra-African trade, which currently stands at just 17%, compared with 70% in the European Union.<\/p>\n
To facilitate the movement of people and goods, William Ruto announced the abolition of visas between Congo and his country.<\/p>\n
“We, the Government of Kenya, have already taken the decision that nationals of Congo-Brazzaville will no longer need visas to enter Kenya. This will enable us to increase trade between our two countries. Our peoples, businessmen and others need this”.<\/p>\n
One agreement was signed to this effect, and 17 others in various fields: agriculture, livestock, environment, and tourism. mining industries and geology, diplomatic training, promotion of cooperatives, among others.<\/p>\n
President Ruto expressed his desire to relaunch Kenya Airways between Nairobi and Brazzaville by the end of the year. The airline stopped serving the Congolese capital several years ago.<\/p>\n
Stand up: “It was in the banqueting hall of this People’s Palace that President Ruto was treated to dinner. It was also here at the Palais du peuple that he signed a series of agreements with his counterpart Denis Sassou Nguesso before heading for his stronghold of Oyo, 400 kilometers north of Brazzaville.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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