Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua left the country on Saturday, April 22 to attend Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa Summit in Gaborone, Botswana.
The DP was accompanied by his spouse Pastor Dorcas Rigathi.
"Forbes 30 Under 30 recognises outstanding young innovative entrepreneurs in tech, the creatives, culture, sports health, and science, among other fields.
"At least four very outstanding young Kenyans were awarded in 2022," the DP said in a statement.
He added: "Youth entrepreneurship is central to the transformation of Kenya and indeed, Africa. It is key to tackling the unemployment rate on the Continent, which stands at 12.7 per cent.
"Through the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda, the Ruto Administration is contributing to the Africa Rising trajectory."
Gachagua will also meet Kenyans living in Botswana.
Forbes summit
The summit will take place between April 23-26.
"Across four days in the country’s capital, Gaborone, we’ll harness the power of entrepreneurial capitalism amid the continent whose growth will help define the 21st century.
"As with every Under 30 Summit, the social and cultural opportunities will be world-class. You’ll hear from government, venture capital, and business role models, providing inspiration for the newest—and next—generation of leaders," Forbes said on its website.
