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Seoul, South Korea – September 12, 2024
Eng. Silas Kinoti, Director General of the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), addressed global stakeholders on Kenya’s ongoing infrastructure development during the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference (GICC) held in Seoul, South Korea. The three-day conference, running from September 10 to 12, serves as a prominent platform for sharing infrastructure policies, development plans, and forging global partnerships.
During his address, Eng. Kinoti provided insights into Kenya’s ambitious infrastructure projects, focusing on urban road development, transportation networks, and efforts to modernize the country’s infrastructure in line with Vision 2030. He emphasized Kenya’s strategic focus on enhancing road networks and integrating digital systems to improve efficiency and connectivity.
The GICC aims to strengthen partnerships between South Korean construction and engineering firms and key global stakeholders, particularly in infrastructure development. The conference covers a wide range of topics, including construction finance, road and railway expansion, and fostering African partnerships.
One of the key highlights of the event is the “Korea-Africa Special Session,” where government officials from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and other African nations will present their respective infrastructure development plans. This session is geared towards diversifying overseas contracts and promoting the international market entry of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from South Korea.
Eng. Kinoti’s participation underscores Kenya’s growing role in regional infrastructure, positioning the nation as a crucial player in African development. The conference provides an opportunity for Kenya to tap into international expertise and build global networks that could accelerate its infrastructure goals.
This engagement also aligns with broader African infrastructure initiatives, which aim to leverage international cooperation to address development challenges and boost economic growth across the continent.
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