{"id":13559,"date":"2025-08-08T10:53:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T07:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/?p=13559"},"modified":"2025-08-11T19:58:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:58:55","slug":"u-s-envoys-eldoret-visit-seals-fresh-push-for-partnership-in-trade-sports-and-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/u-s-envoys-eldoret-visit-seals-fresh-push-for-partnership-in-trade-sports-and-youth","title":{"rendered":"U.S ENVOY’S ELDORET VISIT SEALS FRESH PUSH FOR PARTNERSHIP IN TRADE, SPORTS AND YOUTH"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Uasin Gishu County and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to a friendship that has thrived for more than two decades, promising a fresh wave of partnerships to benefit residents and strengthen local development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This renewed pledge came on Thursday when the Acting U.S. Ambassador to Kenya and Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires, Ms. Carla Benini, paid a courtesy call on Governor Jonathan Bii at the County Headquarters in Eldoret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 25 years, Eldoret and Minneapolis in the United States have shared a sister city relationship that has delivered tangible benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These include capacity building for professionals, exchange programs, and the donation of fire engines and ambulances to support the fast-growing city. The relationship has also facilitated cultural exchanges and technical training opportunities for the youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest engagement, both leaders agreed, is about turning that history into even greater opportunities. Discussions centered on attracting new investments, expanding healthcare access, growing markets for local farmers, boosting sports exchanges, and empowering the youth to be active players in the county\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cUasin Gishu and the USA are good partners whose friendship dates back more than 20 years. Your visit today is a testament to our continued relations that have benefited our residents,\u201d Governor Bii said.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

He noted that recent engagements had already paved the way for progress in waste management, healthcare, trade, agriculture, and emergency response, with new projects expected to take shape in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On her part, Ms. Benini underscored America\u2019s interest in deepening ties with Uasin Gishu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMy presence here today underscores how much we value the City of Eldoret and Kenya across all sectors. I am glad you are keen on strengthening sister city ties with Minneapolis,\u201d she said.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The envoy praised the county\u2019s achievements in healthcare, noting that its 138 health facilities have delivered solutions for residents. She also lauded Eldoret\u2019s global reputation in athletics, calling it a critical hub for talent development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Governor Bii assured potential investors of a welcoming and supportive business environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have constant water supply, available land, stable electricity, and a favourable investment climate. Our active workforce, Export Processing Zone, and international airport provide a solid foundation for exports and economic growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials on both sides expressed optimism that this visit would set the stage for new projects, reaffirming the Eldoret\u2013Minneapolis partnership as a model for global city-to-city cooperation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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