NAIROBI, KENYA: Bishop Dr. Robert S. M. Bimba, Chief Executive Officer of the Community of Hope Agriculture Project (CHAP) and President of the Association of Evangelicals of Liberia (AEL), met with Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto to explore investment and economic cooperation opportunities for Liberia.
Strategies and cross-border partnership prospects were discussed on the sidelines of the “Changamaka Industrialization Summit 2026”, held alongside the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) 6th Presidential Round Table at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi.
The Presidential Round Table brought together key government and private-sector leaders to discuss pressing business growth challenges, industrialization, taxation, energy costs, and policy frameworks. The summit also showcased locally manufactured Kenyan goods, highlighting the country’s advancing industrial footprint.
During the session with President Ruto, Bishop Bimba presented his flagship campaign, “I Love Liberian Rice,” showcasing Liberia’s agricultural potential and promoting the expansion of locally cultivated rice into regional and international markets.
Bishop Bimba noted that the summit opened new channels for cross-border investments, including plans to expand the initiative through its host partner, the Green Africa Group of Companies (GAGC), headed by Dr. Green.
Additionally, Bishop Bimba accepted an invitation from Bishop Dr. Calisto Odede, Presiding Bishop of CITAM and President of the Kenya Association of Evangelicals (KEA), to serve as Keynote Speaker at the 7th edition of the Christian Business Forum (CBF) 2026, further deepening regional economic and faith-based institutional ties.
Highlighting the proposed “Green Africa Village Initiative,” Bishop Bimba explained that Liberia stands to gain targeted investments facilitated by GAGC. The initiative aims to enhance domestic agricultural production, agro-processing, seed development, value addition, and job creation, reinforcing the Liberian government’s agenda to diversify the national economy away from import dependency.
Following the international talks, Bishop Bimba issued a call to the Liberian government to prioritize, purchase, and actively promote Made-in-Liberia goods as a central economic policy.
He emphasized that state institutions must lead by example by consuming local agricultural yields and supporting domestic entrepreneurs. Sustained public procurement of Liberian products, he argued, would build resilient local industries, reduce import bills, retain capital within the country, and generate employment.
“Liberia, there is hope for us. Let us prioritize domestic production if we want sustainable economic growth,” Bimba stated, reiterating that long-term transformation depends on private-sector growth and boosted agricultural output.
Expressing optimism over the outcome of his Nairobi mission, Bishop Bimba reaffirmed his commitment to elevating Liberia’s profile across Africa’s trade and investment landscape, concluding his address with a declaration of faith: “Jesus leads, we follow.”
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