PS Karugu: Kenya’s Borderlands Will Drive Cross-Border Industry and Regional Integration
Karugu said the government is prioritising development in borderlands and historically underserved peripheral regions to unlock their economic potential and strengthen ties with neighbouring countries...
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Kenya's Principal Secretary for East African Community Affairs, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), and Regional Development, Caroline W. Karugu, has announced a government strategy to transform border regions into hubs for cross-border trade and regional integration.
- The government is prioritizing development in Kenya’s borderlands and historically underserved peripheral regions.
- Principal Secretary Caroline W. Karugu stated that borderlands are crucial for making integration tangible and connecting policy with reality.
- This initiative aligns with Kenya's commitment to deepening integration within the East African Community and accelerating development in lagging areas.
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