Saturday, May 18, 2024 - Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen was over the moon yesterday after he held talks with Azimio Leader Raila Odinga.
In a statement on X, Murkomen disclosed details of his
discussion with Raila Odinga, following their participation in the send-off
ceremony for Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's three-day state visit.
During their encounter, Murkomen and Raila engaged in
discussions concerning national affairs, particularly focusing on
infrastructure development and regional transport connectivity.
Murkomen extended his best wishes to Raila in his pursuit of
the African Union Commission Chairmanship.
"It was a pleasure meeting my friend, the former Prime
Minister Rt. Hon Raila Odinga, as we saw off Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni
at the airport.”
"We had a brief consultation on national matters, including infrastructure and regional transport connectivity.
"I also wished him well in his bid to become the next African Union Commission chairman.
"We shall
make great strides as a nation and as a continent when leaders work
together," Murkomen stated in a statement on his X account.
Murkomen also highlighted the discussions and bilateral
agreements signed between President William Ruto and President Museveni during
Museveni's visit.
These agreements encompassed trade and transport
infrastructure development, with a notable focus on extending the Standard
Gauge Railway from Naivasha to Malaba, Kampala, and the Democratic Republic of
Congo (DRC).
Both Heads of State emphasized the significance of this
expansion as an efficient and sustainable infrastructure for regional
transport.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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