Leaders of global financial institutions on Friday hailed President Uhuru Kenyatta’s vision and leadership, which they saw as crucial to Africa’s growth.
“I have to pay tribute to President Kenyatta. He is a visionary who is recognised all over the world and he is committed to good governance,” World Bank President Jim Yong Kim told a TICAD forum on Friday.
He said the bank looks at President Kenyatta as a leader who is showing the way for the African continent.
“When you have a visionary person like President Kenyatta, it is important to invest,” added the World Bank boss.
African Development Bank (AfDB) president Akinwumi Adessina, said Kenya’s policies under President Kenyatta had created a conducive environment that promoted investment, intra-African trade and growth, and put Kenya firmly among the continent’s most progressive societies.
“Kenya is making the right decisions and is on the right path thanks to the leadership of President Kenyatta,” said Akinwumi Adessina.
Kim said Kenya is one of the countries with the biggest voice at the World Bank and the group plans to increase its investments in the country.
“Kenya is one of the largest powers of the World's Bank and we intend to increase our investments. When you have someone like President Kenyatta, you have no choice but to invest.”