WASHINGTON — President Biden today hosted President Ruto of Kenya for a State Visit to announce strengthened commitments and cooperation on climate, debt reform and other priority issues. President Ruto is elevating the leadership from both Kenya as well as the African Union in addressing pressing global challenges.
Yamide Dagnet, senior vice president for International at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), made the following statement:
“Today’s announcement, in the context of a renewed green industrial African framework, conveys Kenya’s continued leadership on climate action and recenters the African Continent’s aspirations for prosperous, greener and resilient global economies in global partnerships.
“The U.S. should continue to deepen its investment in Africa to spur climate-positive economic development on the continent. Swift delivery of debt…