PRESIDENT UHURU DEPARTS FOR STATE VISIT TO FRANCE AND GERMANY

President Uhuru (center( walks towards the plane for state visit to France and Germany.

President Uhuru kenyatta left the country today morning for state visit to France and Germany. The plane carrying the president and his delegation departed Jomo kenyatta international airport shortly after 9.00 am and was seen off by interior cabinet secretary Joseph Nkaiserry and General Samson Mwathethe among other senior government officials.While in Paris, president Kenyatta, who is accompanied by the first lady Margret Kenyatta, will hold bilateral talks with the host president Francois Hollande among other engagements. Kenya greatly appreciate France as a long standing friend and prized partner. France is the 6th largest in investor in Kenya. Kenya is the largest recipient of french oversees developing assistance. Through the African development Bank, the french government has committed sh. 88.5b to Kenya as France has a wider range of projects in the country. Talks between the two leaders will also focus on the matter of security with president Kenyatta and his host seeking a strategic partnership that will stem the use of violent extremism in Africa and the globe.