The good ties between Kenya and Germany went a notch higher with the State Visit of Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday.
At a bilateral meeting and a press conference at State House Nairobi, President William Ruto called for the easing of immigration barriers so that Kenyans can access job opportunities in the European country.
Consequently, the Chancellor agreed to open doors to 250,000 professional, skilled and semi-skilled Kenyans in an effort to meet Germany’s huge labour requirements.
The two leaders also agreed on the need for the world to work in concert in mitigating the effects of climate change. President Ruto said the discussions in this critical matter must not be limited to “adaptation, loss and damage; indeed, they must include climate financing, climate trading and climate investment”.
To ensure that Africa’s voice on the climate issue is heard loud and clear, President Ruto explained that he will host the African Climate Action Summit between September 4 and 6 in Nairobi.
“This will enable the continent’s leaders and experts consolidate Africa’s position ahead of COP28,” he said.
In response, Chancellor Scholz committed to extend financial and technical support to the summit.
