Ruto hosts World Bank Vice-President for strategic financial discussions

President William Ruto on Wednesday hosted World Bank Regional Vice-President Victoria Kwakwa at State House for bilateral talks.

Kwakwa was accompanied by new and outgoing Country Director Qimiao Fan and Mr Keith Hansen respectively.

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo were also present.

President Ruto said the World Bank is a trusted ally in Kenya's development agenda.

"Through our partnership, we are discussing access to concessional financing, debt sustainability and scaling up of government social interventions, among other programmes," he said.

The talks were part of ongoing efforts to support the country's development agenda through strategic financial support and expanded social interventions.