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"content": "hold a bilateral meeting with His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya on various areas of interest including trade and investment, security, energy among others. Mr. Speaker, Sir, secondly, on how the Government intends to use the visit; first, it will be to improve the trade between USA and Kenya. The Global Entrepreneurship Summit is a pre-eminent annual gathering that provides emerging entrepreneurs with exceptional networking, insight and investment opportunities. It is one of the most powerful global platforms for connecting emerging entrepreneurs with leaders from business, international organizations and governments. It is expected that through meetings with high level official networking sessions, along with strategic workshops, Kenyan upcoming entrepreneurs will accelerate and expand their engagement with the world’s most promising entrepreneurs. Ultimately, Kenyan entrepreneurs will bring about social and economic change especially through innovative initiatives, forge new collaborations across countries and significantly increase the economic opportunities including trade. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the short run, the Government of Kenya will undertake pre- summit activities that will include branding and communication campaigns among others aimed at promoting, positioning and branding the country as an investment destination and an economic hub in this sub-region. These campaigns will be anchored on such key pillars like entrepreneurship, innovation and tourism. During the summit, the Government intends to leverage on these opportunities by organizing tours and excursions to key areas of interest like the national parks, export processing zones, investment corridors, museums, and theatres, among others, for the delegates to experience Kenyan hospitality and story, first hand. Secondly, the Government also intends to address the escalating threat of terrorism in Kenya. This is an important global agenda that creates great interest to both the Kenya and the USA governments. The two governments share identical views on threats posed by terrorism and work closely to combat the scourge. This is manifested through the long standing engagement that includes capacity building, sharing of intelligence and advancing the agenda at the global fora. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Kenya is keen to advance this engagement in combating the threat of terrorism with the USA Government and the international community at large. The community of nations accepts that terrorism is a global phenomenon that requires collective and concerted response. During the visit, therefore, Kenya will continue with the discussion on the issue among other bilateral matters of mutual interest. Thirdly, the Senator asked whether President Obama will address Parliament. Allow me to say that the programme is at the very initial stage. The train will get clearer as we progress with the engagement. So far, there is no request from the USA Government for President Obama to address Parliament. However, if Parliament expresses interest, the matter could be followed up through the usual channels. Finally, the Senator also wanted to know whether President Obama would visit Kogelo in Siaya County. The USA Government has not informed the Ministry whether he plans a visit to Kogelo. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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