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September 25, 2026
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Ruto calls for shift from aid to investment in Africa

Ruto calls for shift from aid to investment in Africa

President William Ruto has called for a shift in Africa’s economic relations with the rest of the world from development aid to investment, technology transfer and local industrialisation...

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President William Ruto is advocating for a fundamental shift in Africa's global economic relationships, urging a move away from development aid towards increased investment, technology transfer, and local industrialization.

  • President William Ruto called for a transition from aid to investment at the ECAM Council Summit in New York.
  • Ruto highlighted Africa's potential as an investment destination due to its young population, digital connectivity, and growing consumer market.
  • He emphasized healthcare as a crucial element of this economic strategy, citing Kenya's progress under the Social Health Authority and a planned $419 million healthcare partnership with Italy.

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