Kenya Displays Diplomatic Achievements of 2024
Kenya has identified the year 2024 as a year of unprecedented diplomatic gains in a sign of the country’s growing influence on the international scene. The performance highlights were presented by the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs and, Prime Cabinet Secretary Dr. Musalia Mudavadi during a session held at the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs offices in Nairobi.
Building up the bilateral and multilateral cooperation
During the year, Kenya strengthened its multilateral relations through diplomatic diplomacy, led by President Ruto with key landmark initiatives. Notable highlights included:
- A 15 billion Japanese shillings in the Olkaria Geothermal Project Project.
- The decision on granting the Kenyan government a status of a major non-NATO Ally of the US in order to increase defense and trade partnership.
- Bilateral infrastructure cooperation with Uganda and Tanzania, on SGR development and issues to do with barriers to trade.
These engagements bear testimony to the fact that Kenya has a strategic place in development of regional and International cooperation elements.
Economic Diplomacy: A Catalyst for Growth
Kenya used economic diplomacy to mobilize large amounts of capital that would be used to finance infrastructure projects and generate employment. Key achievements included:
- Coca-Cola has agreed to pump $175 million in the business to grow its capacity.
- This commerce deal is a $274 million credit with the China Development Bank hooked on the construction of rural roads.
- Accessibility to cheaper funds through Kenya’s membership on Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
These investments are expected to increase capabilities and enhance the existence of Kenya as the beacon of growth in the entire region.
Leadership on Climate Change at the International Arena
Kenya reinforced its status as a leader in climate diplomacy through impactful initiatives:
During COP29 held in Baku, Kenya effectively PUSH for the Nairobi Declaration which would increase the flow of climate finance to $ 300 billion from $100 billion.
Organizing global major events like the ACS23 and UNEA6 demonstrated that Kenya is a leading actor in coordinating action on climate change.
Empowering the Diaspora
Kenya prioritized its diaspora, focusing on job creation and economic contribution:
The agreements established offer 250,000 employment in Germany, Austria, and other countries.
launching the Mukulimas Majuu programme and setting up of the NCLEX-RN test centre in Nairobi opened up employment opportunities in foreign health care and agriculture sectors for health care and agricultural workers.
Diaspora contribution in the form of remittance increased to $4.9 billion ,17% higher than the $4.15 billion of the previous fiscal year which highly benefited the country’s economy.
Regional Peace and Security
Kenya’s leadership in peacekeeping and conflict resolution remained steadfast:
- The Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti with personnel count of over 600 proved Kenyan’s pledge in global peace keeping.
- The Tumaini Peace initiative in South Sudan was maintaining stability within the region as expected.
To achieve this another policy innovation has to be adopted and these are as follows;
The new compounding of the Twiga Diplomacy policy was announced by the government with the intention of synchronizing the foreign policy with modern arising global issues. To increase public awareness of diplomacy, the “Foreign Policy Mashinani” stems from the notion that.
A Vision for 2025
As he closed his year, Dr. Mudavadi pointed out on the importance of Kenya in enhancing foreign relations and the development of Kenya through partnership. He offered hope for the future more particularly December festivity and wished fellow Kenyans a prosperous new year.
The major achievements in diplomacy in the year 2024 for Kenya signifies its growing international assertiveness coupled with commitment of putting its citizens as well as the global populace to their deserved positive standard of living.