President William Ruto emphasized the importance of Kenya’s strong relationship with South Korea, noting the significant contribution the country has made to Kenya’s development, especially in the field of technology. He highlighted the release of $485 million in concessional development funding, with $238 million earmarked for the Konza Digital Media City Project. This funding is expected to bolster Kenya’s digital ecosystem, creating more opportunities for youth in the creative economy.
President Ruto’s remarks came during talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol of Korea on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Summit at the Korea International Exhibition Centre in Goyang, on the outskirts of Seoul, South Korea.
