State House Spokesperson Manoah Esipisu said President Kenyatta will also host the President of Benin, Patrice Talon, within the week. “President Kenyatta and President Talon will discuss matters of mutual interest to both Kenya and Benin,” said Mr Esipisu. The forum focuses on the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road initiated by China. “Through the LAPPSET project, this creates an extension of the Maritime Silk Road. The President’s busy official schedule comes as he gets ready for the campaign trail ahead of the August elections.

Source: Standard Digital May 07, 2017 12:11 UTC