President William Ruto will host a High-Level Consultative Meeting at State House, Nairobi on June 9, aimed at advancing the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative (AGII), which seeks to position Africa as a leader in green manufacturing.

• The meeting will engage financial institutions like African Development Bank (AfDB) and Standard Bank Kenya to create a financing model tailored for Africa's development.
• Attendees include AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene and leaders from major development financial institutions.
• This initiative follows the African Union's endorsement of the AGII in February 2025, emphasizing the need for industrialization for economic growth and climate resilience.