The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will set up a regional office in Nairobi, Co-chair Bill Gates has revealed.
The regional office will expand and enhance the Foundation’s work in healthcare, agriculture and ICT in Kenya.
Bill Gates was speaking after a meeting with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on November 16, 2022.
On his part, President Ruto lauded the foundation for its work and impact in Kenya.
“We appreciate the Gate’s Foundation support for crucial initiatives in Kenya’s health, agriculture and ICT sectors. We look forward to more collaboration on food security and universal health coverage,” he said.
Further, Bill Gates commended the President on the soon-to-be-launched Hustler Fund. He said it will financially empower ordinary Kenyans to generate an income and create wealth.
“We look forward to seeing its success,” he said.
President Ruto added that Kenya was committed to allocating more resources to community health workers to enhance primary healthcare.
President Ruto to Police: Keep Off Politics, Be Fair To All
Meanwhile, President William Ruto has asked the police to be apolitical while discharging their duties.
He said they must serve all Kenyans fairly, irrespective of their political or ethnic affiliation.
“We want the police to be professional, independent and accountable while protecting Kenyans,” the Head of State said.
The President was addressing Regional Police Commanders at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday.
He said he had decided to make the police financially autonomous so that they can conduct their duties competently.
He also assured that the Government will provide the police with modern equipment to help confront insecurity in the country.
