President William Ruto has struck seven deals worth billions as he continues his five-day official visit to China spanning across several areas of development in Kenya's economy. Through a statement, Ruto revealed the deals in areas such as tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture worth Ksh100.1 billion ($773M) as the country aims to continue its long-standing development relationship with the Asian nation.
The largest of the seven deals saw Ruto secure a partnership with Zonken Group worth Ksh51.8 billion ($400M).
In the deal, the company will engage in large-scale aloe cultivation, processing, and an export base in Baringo with the promise of creating 500 jobs.
It will also oversee a vineyard construction project for grape seedlings in Baringo.
