President William Ruto, during his visit to the United States of America, held talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.
In a statement, President Ruto said the discussions centred on broadening avenues of collaboration to bolster the government’s reform agenda and sustain Kenya’s economic momentum.
"We have agreed to forge a forward-looking partnership, built on transparency, mutual understanding, and a shared commitment to sound economic governance," said President Ruto.The head of state noted the pivotal role the international partners, including the IMF, have played in growing Kenya’s economy, rising from the eighth to the sixth-largest on the continent in just two years.
"The International Monetary Fund has, over the years, proven to be a reliable and constructive partner in Kenya’s journey of economic transformation. Its continued engagement has provided invaluable expertise in the management of our external debt and delivered critical technical assistance across key sectors of our economy. We greatly appreciate this support and remain committed to deepening these partnerships as we pursue economic resilience, accelerated development, and shared prosperity for all Kenyans," he added.
