Kenya has called for increased trade and investment among Commonwealth member states, urging the 56-nation bloc to leverage its combined economic potential to accelerate development and strengthen cooperation.
Speaking during the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, on Tuesday, November 3, Kenya’s delegation emphasised the need for stronger economic partnerships that complement existing trade arrangements rather than duplicate them.
The country argued that the Commonwealth, which represents approximately 2.7 billion people, has significant potential to stimulate economic growth through enhanced trade, investment and financial cooperation.
Kenya further called for greater adoption of blended financing models that bring together public and private capital to support critical infrastructure projects.
The proposed financing approach would prioritise investments in transport, water, energy and digital infrastructure, sectors considered essential to economic transformation and sustainable development.
Beyond economic cooperation, Kenya urged Commonwealth member states to strengthen public institutions that uphold democracy, good governance and the rule of law.
The country also underscored the importance of empowering women and young people, arguing that inclusive development must remain central to the Commonwealth’s agenda.
On climate change, Kenya challenged the bloc to take a more prominent role in advocating for increased climate financing, particularly for developing countries facing mounting environmental and economic pressures.
Kenya further called for greater adoption of blended financing models that bring together public and private capital to support critical infrastructure projects.
The proposed financing approach would prioritise investments in transport, water, energy and digital infrastructure, sectors considered essential to economic transformation and sustainable development.
Beyond economic cooperation, Kenya urged Commonwealth member states to strengthen public institutions that uphold democracy, good governance and the rule of law.
The country also underscored the importance of empowering women and young people, arguing that inclusive development must remain central to the Commonwealth’s agenda.
On climate change, Kenya challenged the bloc to take a more prominent role in advocating for increased climate financing, particularly for developing countries facing mounting environmental and economic pressures.