President Kenyatta speech at 38th Session of the NEPAD Heads of State

President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) holds immense potential to transform African economies. The President said NEPAD, which was adopted in 2002 by the African Union as a continental socio-economic development framework, should be used to consolidate expertise and other resources needed to uplift Africa's economy. President Kenyatta spoke during the 38th Session of the NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee held virtually at State House in Nairobi. #KENYANewsMEDIA

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President Kenyatta also spoke about the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) saying the instrument's success will depend largely on increased intra-continental connectivity enabled by infrastructure such as roads, rail and telecommunications.

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At the same time, President Kenyatta rallied the continent to continue working together in tackling Covid-19 saying the pandemic had taught Africa the importance of unity.

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With proper infrastructure, President Kenyatta said intra-Africa trade will flourish through increased cross-border movement of people, goods and services.
The President therefore urged his African counterparts to prioritise infrastructural development so as to enhance the continent's capacity to deal with its socio-economic challenges through trade, people-to-people interactions and sustained economic growth.