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Sierra Leone President Bio promises closer ties with Kenya, praises Uhuru's legacy

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Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio during the Madaraka Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi on June 1, 2022. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Sierra Leone President Julius Maado Bio has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Kenya.

President Bio, who was the Chief Guest today during the 59th Madaraka Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, noted that while the past had been odious for the two counties, there was still room to mend fences and forge forward.

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