President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday hosted World Bank Vice President for Africa Hafez Ghanem at State House in Nairobi.
During the meeting, Ghanem assured Uhuru of the support from the World Bank.
He noted that the financial institution is determined to assist President Kenyatta's government achieve the Big Four Agenda before the Head of State completes his second, and final term in government.
Uhuru hailed the collaboration between his government and the World Bank saying the partnership has seen the implementation of projects to transform the lives of Kenyans in a special way.
President Kenyatta called upon the bank to continue supporting him as he seeks to leave behind a legacy when he retires.
“President Kenyatta urged the World Bank not to loosen its grip on the development projects earmarked for the Horn of Africa region. The President said despite recorded challenges in some countries, the need for the interventions still exists,” read a statement from State House.
Uhuru has promised to work with the bank and other financiers from different parts of the world to ensure that he accomplishes his plans as far as his manifesto is concerned.