Ruto Calls African Leaders to Invest in Human Resource

By Samuel Ouma

Kenyan President William Ruto has rallied African leaders to invest in the continent’s workforce for growth.

President William Ruto said the continent is presented with gifted human capital that can drive its transformation.

He noted that Africa must fix itself in a lane that will see the exploitation of skilled, educated and productive manpower.

This move, he explained, will sustainably accelerate the continent’s economic growth.

“We must — jointly with other countries and partners— design a sound framework that will consciously nurture and invest in human capital that yields high returns,” said Ruto.

He said he was convinced that if Africa pursues the right mix and sequence of policies, it will overcome traditional and emerging crises.

“But we will also have a chance to transform our population explosion and youth bulge into a demographic dividend,” he argued.

The Kenyan President said this will help position Africa as the young, green continent of the future and the global driver of a new industrial revolution.

He spoke on Wednesday at The Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar Es Salaam during the Africa Heads of State Summit on Human Capital.

Under the theme: “Accelerating Africa’s Economic Growth: Boosting Youth Productivity by Improving Learning and Skills”, the event was hosted by President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu.

It sought to reactivate the timely investments in education and health to drive productivity, stimulate job creation and unlock Africa's immense untapped economic potential.