Uhuru Kenyatta welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron on a two-day state visit on Wednesday.
Macron alongside Kenyatta launched a new car model assembled at a Peugeot factory in this East African country.
“What we want to do is to be part of your new growth agenda,” Macron said.
Following discussions with Kenyatta, Macron unveiled a new Peugeot 3008 SUV which will be locally assembled by the French car manufacturer. Kenyatta drove his guest for a short test drive of the vehicle.
“This is a good day for Kenya and for our development,” Kenyatta said adding that he expects Macron’s visit to have a positive impact on tourism and business.
” I am pleased to have been joined by my friend H.E. President Emmanuel Macron of France in unveiling the Peugeot 3008 at State House, Nairobi. I am impressed with the progress PSA Groupe has made in delivering locally assembled vehicles in our country,” Kenyatta added.
Macron and Kenyatta signed new agreements to development public and private partnerships. Macron was accompanied by a group of French business leaders.
Kenyatta also wowed Macron with his French tweet which got many reactions from Kenyans.