State banks on EAC market for Kenyan goods

Since his ascendance to the presidency, Dr William Ruto has been keen to influence the region and continent, seeking more cooperation among African states to ensure they have a bigger say on the global stage. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

President William Ruto is banking on enhanced cooperation between Kenya and her East African neighbours to increase trade and market access for Kenyan goods and services.

Such engagements could see the region establish a pooled procurement model of medicinal products and health technologies, and jointly push for free trade area agreements with other nations and economic blocs.