President Uhuru Kenyatta has
urged
political parties in Africa to enhance
cooperation
as a way of
driving
economic and
democratic
development in the continent.
President Uhuru said Africa should enhance dialogue between various political parties to bring strong bonds among the citizens.
"We want to see political parties start to work together and partner in policy making as such partnerships will play a key role in reconnecting with people hence establishing stronger bonds," Uhuru said.
The President said this even as different players in Kenya wait to see if he will open dialogue with the opposition.
He was addressing members of the press after holding talks with his South Africa Counterpart Jacob Zuma.
Uhuru left the country on Thursday morning for talks on trade, security and infrastructure development with Zuma.
Uhuru and Zuma expressed their desire to strengthen relations between the two countries for the benefit of their nations and peoples.
They both said they discussed trade and connectivity and how these would boost industrialisation and also create jobs for millions of young people.
“Industrialisation is key to creating job opportunities for the youth and wealth for our nations and peoples,” Uhuru said.
He added; "We have also had the opportunity to discuss regional issues that are to do with mutual interest, matters of peace and security. I have had the opportunity to brief [president Zuma] on South Sudan and to discuss other issues,” Uhuru said
On Friday, Uhuru is scheduled to hold talks with South Africa deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa who recently took over from Zuma as ANC president.
He is also expected to attend ANC's 106th anniversary
celebrations to be held on Saturday.
The two heads of state will review progress in the implementation of signed agreements.
They will also explore new areas of partnership with the goal of deepening ties.
Uhuru's official visit to South Africa will also focus on enhancing cooperation in training.
Kenya and South Africa have concluded more than 16 instruments of cooperation, agreements, MoUs and letters of intent on training.
The University of Pretoria and the Kenya Wildlife Service entered into an MOU on October 16, 2013.
The MoU provides for capacity building for KWS staff in the Rhinoceros DNA Index system.
The system involves DNA profiling, collection, classification and storage of information relating to the population of rhinos, a project based at the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory of the University of Pretoria.
The nations also cooperate in scientific exchange, agriculture, public health, law, education and military training.
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