It is customary that when heads of state visit countries especially in Africa that they get a side dish of entertainment before or after conducting their business.
In Kenya we know of the traditional dancers from our diverse backgrounds and Kambas take it with their dancing skills and ‘kunaa ngita’ moves.
Now, when President Uhuru Kenyatta met with his Botswana counterpart Ian Khama, there was room for some unwinding moments.
Our president who is known for his easy-to-tickle demeanour surely had his dose of entertainment in the Southern African country.
Here is a video of what went down.
During the talks, Presidents Kenyatta and Khama discussed boosting business engagements between the two countries.
President Kenyatta pushed for a review of immigration rules especially those concerning work permits for Kenyans who want to work in Botswana.
He urged his counterpart to review the rules to enable Kenyan professionals and businesspeople engage in more business with Botswana.
“We are requesting for a review of the BASA in order to actualise the inclusion of the already granted entry points of Maun, Franscistown and Kasane. This review will help improve the free movement of our two peoples,” said President Kenyatta.
Kenya and Botswana have had more than 50 years of human capital exchange in several industries and sectors including education, health, engineering and architecture.
President Kenyatta also discussed and pushed for the review of the bilateral air services agreement which would allow Kenya Airways to fly to more destinations within Botswana.
The Kenyan leader requested President Khama for his support to inspire the Botswana business community to exploit the existing investment opportunities in Kenya.
“There is immense unexploited trade potential between our countries. I look forward to your Government’s support in facilitating trade and investment between our countries,” said President Kenyatta.
The two Presidents will today address a Botswana-Kenya Business Forum.
Before holding their bilateral talks, President Khama hosted a State Luncheon in honour of President Kenyatta.
The Botswana leader expressed gratitude for the support Kenya has offered his country from independence in developing its manpower.
For many decades Kenya has trained Botswana government officials in public administration and many other Botswana nationals in other fields including railway engineering, agricultural experts, journalists and defence officers.
To date very many citizens from Botswana continue to undergo training in Kenya in areas such as agriculture, medicine, economics, meteorology, defence, aviation and community development.
Kenya was one of the first countries to come to Botswana’s support in 1966 when it gained independence and asked for support from fellow African nations.