• "I underlined the importance of deeper engagement amid reduced concessional financing and global uncertainties such as trade tensions," Mudavadi said.

Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) Musalia Mudavadi’s visit to Washington has come at an opportune time when the country is facing many economic challenges.

Mudavadi has met with various key stakeholders including International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials where he emphasized the need for continued dialogue with the National Treasury to advance a new programme arrangement, in light of current global and domestic economic pressures.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi holds meeting with IMF officials.(Photo/Courtesy: X)

"I underlined the importance of deeper engagement amid reduced concessional financing and global uncertainties such as trade tensions," Mudavadi said.

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He has also held productive talks with Mr. Hiroshi Matano, Executive Vice President of MIGA to advance discussions on a potential diaspora bond for Kenya. MIGA expressed readiness to provide technical assistance and explore guarantee options once diaspora-identified projects are brought forward.

PSC Mudavadi  holds talks with Mr. Hiroshi Matano, Executive Vice President of MIGA and his team. (Photo/Courtesy: X)

A high-level meeting was also held with U.S. Secretary of State, Senator Marco Rubio, where they discussed regional peace and security, expanded trade and investment deepening diplomatic engagement.

They emphasized the need to fast-track the Kenya-U.S. Free Trade Agreement. Sen. Rubio reaffirmed U.S. support for Kenya’s leadership on regional stability, democratic governance, and the Kenya-led MSS Mission in Haiti.

PCS Mudavadi (left) with U.S. Secretary of State, Senator Marco Rubio (right). (Photo/Courtesy: X)

Senator Rubio also had keen interest in visiting Kenya to further strengthen strategic partnership.

Prime CS Mudavadi was joined by the Principal Secretary of Foreign Affairs Korir  Sing'oei,  Ambassador (Amb) Monica Juma, Amb. David Kerich, and Deputy Amb. Christopher Kirigua.

He also met with senior officials of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, led by John Murphy, to showcase Kenya’s investment potential.

Mudavadi in a meeting with  senior officials of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. (Photo/Courtesy: X)

As Africa’s 6th largest economy, Kenya continues to improve the ease of doing business, creating space for investors to achieve their goals.

The leaders from the chamber expressed strong interest in hospitality, healthcare, ICT, and infrastructure.