The signing ceremony was held in Beijing and was witnessed by President William Ruto, who is leading a high-powered delegation at the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum. Lyu Zexiang signed on behalf of China Energy International Group.

The agreement underscores Kenya’s commitment to strengthening its relations with China and advancing the development of its energy infrastructure.

The BRI forum, held under the theme “High-quality Belt and Road Cooperation: Together for Common Development and Prosperity,” seeks to foster international collaboration and stimulate economic growth through enhanced infrastructure and trade connectivity.

The collaboration with China’s Energy International Group is expected to play a pivotal role in bolstering Kenya’s energy sector, addressing the challenges of power reliability and efficiency, and modernizing the country’s power systems.

The agreement underscores the mutual interests and goals of both nations in achieving sustainable development and prosperity.

President Ruto has reaffirmed his dedication to increasing the depth of Kenya’s relations with China under the New Silk Road initiative.

He emphasized the significance of infrastructure development in promoting connectivity and driving economic growth within Kenya.

The signing of this agreement represents a substantial stride toward realizing Kenya’s ambition of enhancing its energy infrastructure, a crucial component for the nation’s economic advancement.

As President Ruto and the Kenyan delegation engage in discussions and collaborations at the BRI forum, the outcomes are anticipated to further fortify the economic cooperation between Kenya and China.

The Belt and Road Initiative, initiated by China in 2013, aims to create a network of trade and infrastructure connecting regions across Asia, Europe, Africa, and beyond, effectively retracing the historic Silk Road trade routes.

It has garnered the engagement of over 150 countries and 30 international organizations over the past decade, marking a milestone in global cooperation.

As President Ruto participates in the high-level discussions and negotiations at the Belt and Road Forum, the agreement with China’s Energy International Group represents a significant stride toward realizing Kenya’s energy infrastructure modernization and its broader goals of sustainable economic growth and development.

This collaboration is poised to have far-reaching effects, not only on Kenya’s energy infrastructure but also on the nation’s overall economic growth and development.

The strengthened ties between Kenya and China are expected to contribute to the realization of the goals set out under the Belt and Road Initiative, fostering international collaboration and shared prosperity.