[PHOTOS] PS Njogu meets business community in Minnesota

The meeting was held at the African Development Centre (ADC)

In Summary
  • The ADC plays a vital role in supporting African immigrants and refugees to achieve financial security.

  • According to Njogu, ADC champions the prosperity of African immigrants and refugees by helping them overcome barriers to financial security.

Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu adresses the diaspora business community in Minnesota on May 30,2024
Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu adresses the diaspora business community in Minnesota on May 30,2024
Image: State Department for Diaspora Affairs/X

Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu on Thursday met with a section of diaspora business owners in Minnesota.

The meeting was held at the African Development Centre (ADC).

The ADC plays a vital role in supporting African immigrants and refugees to achieve financial security.

Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu joins the diaspora business community in Minnesota in cutting a cake at the African Development Center in Minnesota on May 30,2024
Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu joins the diaspora business community in Minnesota in cutting a cake at the African Development Center in Minnesota on May 30,2024
Image: State Department for Diaspora Affairs/X

According to Njogu, ADC champions the prosperity of African immigrants and refugees by helping them overcome barriers to financial security.

It also gives them information on which areas to start with especially small business enterprises.

Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu adresses the diaspora business community in Minnesota on May 30,2024
Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu adresses the diaspora business community in Minnesota on May 30,2024
Image: State Department for Diaspora Affairs/X

During the meeting, the diaspora business community acknowledged Kenya position in trade, hospitality, sports and as a getaway to Africa.

They called for more collaborations with business owners and entrepreneurs.

Njogu urged the business owners in the diaspora to take advantage of different investment opportunities available in Kenya.

A section of the business community listen to Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu in a meeting held in Minnesota on May 30,2024
A section of the business community listen to Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu in a meeting held in Minnesota on May 30,2024
Image: State Department for Diaspora Affairs/X

She acknowledged that their contribution is paramount to any developing country.

Njogu also reiterated the importance of unity among the Kenyan diaspora community.

The meeting signifies a commitment to fostering closer engagement and collaboration between the Kenyan government and its diaspora business community.

A section of the business community in a meeting with Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu in Minnesota on May 30,2024
A section of the business community in a meeting with Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu in Minnesota on May 30,2024
Image: State Department for Diaspora Affairs/X
Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu adresses the diaspora business community in Minnesota at the African Development Centre in Minnesota on May 30,2024
Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu adresses the diaspora business community in Minnesota at the African Development Centre in Minnesota on May 30,2024
Image: State Department for Diaspora Affairs/X
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