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Economic ties between Kenya and the Netherlands will grow stronger

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto during a meeting with His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Maxima at Noordeinde Palace, The Hague, Netherlands, on May 8, 2023. [File, Standard]

The future of global trade is not in short-term transactions but in sustainable partnerships that create long-term value. In times when climate change, food insecurity resulting from low agricultural productivity, water scarcity, and increasing unemployment rates are defining challenges, nations must rethink their approach to economic collaboration. The Netherlands and Kenya have a unique opportunity to demonstrate how trade and investment can be leveraged as a tool to foster mutually beneficial sustainable economic development, innovation, and shared prosperity.

Parallel with the State Visit of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Maxima, the upcoming Kenya-Netherlands Trade Mission on Sustainable Agriculture and Water (March 17-20, 2025) attended by over 50 Dutch companies actively seeking business and investment opportunities in these sectors, represents the huge interest of the Netherlands in Kenya. This is a step in not only strengthening economic ties but also bridging investment and financing gaps while leveraging the complementary strengths between our two nations to achieve positive economic, social, and environmental impact.

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