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New York, September 25, 2008

President Mwai Kibaki meets the World Bank President Robert Zoelick who called on him at his residential hotel in New York, U.S.A.

President Mwai Kibaki has asked the World Bank to expedite the release of funds for construction of the Kericho-Kisumu-Busia highway.

President Kibaki termed the highway a main concern and critical project in the country’s road network and its reconstruction was a key priority of his government.

The President made the remarks when he met and held talks with the World Bank President Robert Zoelick in New York City.

In response the World Bank head said that the monetary institution would fast track the releasing of the funds for the construction of the important highway.

He praised President Kibaki for his stewardship of the country and promised World Bank’s support and engagement with the coalition government.

During the talks President Kibaki said his government would work closely with the institution to ensure that farmers had access to cheaper farm inputs and especially fertilizers.

The Head of State said it was critical that the agricultural sector be given the necessary impetus in light of the rising global food prices.

Investment in irrigation will also be a priority area it was agreed during the talks the two leaders agreed.

President Kibaki and the World Bank head cited poverty alleviation programs as additional areas of that should be deepened in the working relations of the government and the international financial institution.