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The 55-year-old former deputy president hailed the day as "a moment like no other"; a "village boy" had become president.
What the Ruto Presidency Could Mean for East Africa

Ruto during his inaugural address. Photo credit: The Nation
"My government commits to create a business-friendly environment, eradicate barriers that hamper business development and growth, and make Kenya one of the most compelling and attractive business destinations," he added.
This is of particular interest and importance to us as we look to expand our African infrastructure to deliver across the continent. Established in 2018, AfCFTA, which has over 40 member countries, is the largest free-trade area by the number of member states after the World Trade Organization and has the largest geographic size and population, spanning 1.3 billion people. This is an enormous opportunity for us as we launch our Kenya e-commerce website in the coming weeks. More on this soon.