African governments must robustly support and closely work with African institutions because they understand the continent's dynamics better than foreigners. At the same time, these institutions are better able than others to analyse the play of politics, policy and economy. Met Standard Bank Group CEO Simpiwe Tshabalala and Stanbic Bank Kenya Joseph Muganda, State House Nairobi. Also at the meeting was Stanbic Kenya CEO Joshua Oigara. Commended the bank for believing in Kenya, supporting our National Infrastructure Fund initiative, and playing a critical role in our public-private partnerships in the capital markets, among others.(William Samoei Ruto, PhD)