Talking to the world: The meaning of Uhuru's address at G7 summit - News Summed Up

Talking to the world: The meaning of Uhuru's address at G7 summit


| Updated Mon, May 29th 2017 at 00:00 GMT +3The significance of President Uhuru Kenyatta's address at the G7 summit in Sicily Italy might have escaped many. Mr Kenyatta was the first Head of State in independent Kenya to address the seven men and women leaders of the world's most advanced economies. Since taking office in 2013, Mr Kenyatta has sought to reset Kenya's position in the region and continent. In four years, Mr Kenyatta has recast the image of Kenya from an inward-looking, timid country to one ready to welcome the world and do business with it. ALSO READ: No mention of Africa as G7 leaders start crucial talksHowever, for those feeling hard done by, by the political leadership, an appearance at the G7 is of little significance.


Source: Standard Digital May 28, 2017 19:30 UTC



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