President-elect, William Ruto on Wednesday, September 7, held talks with Qatar's ambassador to Kenya, Jabor bin Ali Hussein Al-Hawashlah Al-Dosari in a bid to foster relations and partnerships with the Middle East country.
In a statement, Ruto affirmed that the discussions also revolved around housing, agriculture and petroleum products.
The president-elect exuded confidence that the meeting would bear fruits in the coming months.
"We commit to enhance relations and further partnerships with Qatar and Ghana for the mutual benefit of the citizens of our countries.
"I held talks with Qatar Ambassador to Kenya Jabor bin Ali Hussein Al-Hawashlah Al-Dosari and agreed on a greater partnership in housing, agriculture and petroleum products.
The outgoing deputy president also received a goodwill message from Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo over the Supreme Court verdict that upheld his victory in the August 9 poll.
"I also received a goodwill message from Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo through High Commissioner to Kenya Damptey Bediako Asare, Karen, Nairobi."
The meeting comes against the backdrop of the plight of many Kenyans who have opened up on their struggles in the gulf countries.
24-year-old Diana Chepkemoi's desperate situation was highlighted after photos and videos surfaced online sparking widespread condemnation.
The uproar led to the government's intervention to repatriate Chepkemoi. Four days after her plight went viral, she returned to the country.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary, Macharia Kamau noted that the government had called upon Kenyans to refrain from sending their kin to the gulf countries.
"We have told Kenyans repeatedly to stop sending this category of workers to Saudi. You’ve chosen not to listen," he stated.
