President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to leave the country today (Tuesday) and head to Cuba for a three-day State visit.
The main reason for the visit will be to improve the two countries’ bilateral relations, especially in sports, culture, and trade.
According to a report from State House, the President will also revisit the MoU between the two countries.
“Mid last year, Kenya and Cuba signed an MoU on Health Cooperation. There is a great opportunity, during the President’s visit, for the two nations to expand the MoU implementation for the achievement of universal healthcare, an important deliverable in President Kenyatta’s Big Four agenda,” said State House in a statement.
The Head of State is also said to be considering convincing Cuba to invest in the health sector in the country.
“The President will explore how to build Kenyan capacity, increase the number of medical specialists in orthopedic surgery, oncology, neurology, and trauma management; and collaborate in research on cancer and diabetes drugs, and eradication of malaria. Kenya will also seek cooperation in veterinary vaccines,” read the statement.
Kenya will also be seeking a knowledge share and capacity training exchanges on sports including boxing, volleyball, track and field events.
Kenyatta’s trip comes a few days after he agreed to put aside his differences with NASA leader Raila Odinga.