G7 Summit: Uhuru Set To Address World’s Most Powerful Leaders

President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to highlight the country’s iovation, security and growth at the G7 summit.

The Kenyan leader, who is the first Kenyan invited to the seven world’s most powerful nations leaders summit, will have a chance to paint a different picture of Africa in Taormina, Italy.

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Uhuru will address U.S President Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister Theresa May and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Other leaders expected at the 43^rd G7 summit include France President Emmanuel Macron, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and host Paolo Gentiloni, Prime Minister of Italy.

Uhuru will highlight Kenya’s counter terrorism efforts which is one of the key agendas in this years G7 summit. With the growing threat of terrorism and its cross-border form, joint efforts to combat it will be discussed.

Martin Kimani, Director National Counter Terrorism Centre said Kenya’s success is key to the G-7’s democratic countries whose priorities are protecting global security.

“President Kenyatta’s presence will bring sharp focus to that and lead to increased investment and engagement in Kenya,” says Kimani.

The president will also talk about the stability and economic development which makes Kenya a great destinatio for business.

Barclays Bank Kenya Managing Director Jeremy Awori says the opportunity to address the world leaders removes the notion of insecurity and political instability.

“The G7 is the premier platform for global influence and presents an opportunity to demonstrate Kenya’s role in creating a stable place where the world can do business with Africa and where Kenya and Africa can do business with the world,” says Awori.

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He added that Kenya earned its seat at the table of world leaders due to the effective curbing of terrorism through a mix of robust security measures and strategic partnerships.

“This stability has created a conducive business environment which has created employment and opportunities for young people to minimize the risk of radicalization by extremist groups that contaminates so many countries across the world.”

This is the first time Kenya is being invited to the G7 Summit alongside Nigeria, Ethiopia and Tunisia. The summit is scheduled to kick-off on 26^th May.