According to President William Ruto, strong bilateral relations with other countries are critical for Kenya's development agenda.

He also stated that the government will cultivate strong relationships with various nations to capitalize on untapped opportunities and broaden trade and investment prospects.

"Our progress is not an internal equation, we require friends, partners and investors to accelerate the achievement of our development goals. Bilateral relations facilitate cooperation and partnership with other nations that lead to opportunities for economic and social development," he said.



"Strong bilateral relations allow us to find new markets, increase trade and forge new bonds between Kenya and other countries. "

He made the remarks while receiving credentials from 11 ambassadors and high commissioners at State House Nairobi.

They were Ibra Hussain Khan (Pakistan), Mohammed bin Mutair Ammash Al-Shamlani Al-Enazi (Qatar), Bernard Yohana Kibesse (Tanzania), Nasra Salim Mohamed Al Hashmi (Oman), Jibril Ibrahim Abdulle (Somalia), Ali Gholampour (Iran) and Jenny Da Rin (Australia).

Others were non-resident ambassadors Barlybay Sadykov (Kazakhstan), Daniel Schear (Estonia), Ignacio de Cossio Perez de Mendoza (El Salvador), and Fidelia Graand-Galon (Suriname).


The diplomats reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties with Kenya for the mutual benefit of both countries.

Among the critical areas of cooperation mentioned were trade, investment, the blue economy, and digital transformation.