Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua expressed gratitude for the valuable insights shared by the Kenyan Diaspora in Kigali, Rwanda, during an evening engagement session on Saturday.
Highlighting the significant role of diaspora remittances in Kenya's foreign exchange earnings, Gachagua emphasized the importance of the diaspora community as ambassadors for Kenyan products and services worldwide.
"The Kenyan Diaspora is instrumental in promoting our exports and expanding our presence in international markets," he said.
The dialogue session provided an opportunity for the diaspora community to contribute ideas on enhancing trade and investment opportunities for Kenya.
The DP underscored the government's commitment to economic diplomacy and emphasized the importance of incorporating feedback from the diaspora into foreign engagement strategies.
"The knowledge and information gained from our engagement with the Kenyan Diaspora will contribute to ongoing adjustments in our foreign engagements, furthering economic prosperity," he said.
Gachagua extended appreciation to the diaspora community, led by High Commissioner Amb. Janet Oben and Chairman of the Association of Kenyans in Rwanda, Boniface Mutua, for their participation and contributions to the successful event.
The DP is leading the Kenyan delegation to the 30th commemoration of the 1994 genocide in Kigali.
The theme of 2024's genocide commemoration is "Remember-Unite-Renew".
This will mark the start of week-long activities commemorating the genocide that claimed over one million lives in 100 days (from April to July 1994).
Gachagua, who is representing President William Ruto, will join heads of state and governments, envoys and heads of delegations, and the people of Rwanda at the commemoration dubbed "Kwibuka 30" on Sunday, April 7.
He will later visit the Genocide Memorial site.
